US Bridges

C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.095 Mile NW of T247 · Structure no. 5331218

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run is a concrete slab carrying C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC39 Hemlock Grove
CrossesBig Run
Location0.095 Mile NW of T247
RouteCounty Highway C0039
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12939, -81.98648
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2015)
Projected traffic296 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 C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C39 Hemlock Grove over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.