US Bridges

CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 5.5 MI West of SR 800 · Structure no. 5630452

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 12 Trail Run
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location5.5 MI West of SR 800
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61697, -81.10445
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic144 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 Trail Run over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.