US Bridges

Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · .9 MI N of County Rd. NO4 · Structure no. 4930312

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch is a concrete frame carrying Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKiousville Georges
CrossesOpossum Run Ditch
Location.9 MI N of County Rd. NO4
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83622, -83.26199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2015)
Projected traffic590 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kiousville Georges over Opossum Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.