US Bridges

SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 2.2M N JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 5801389

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road is a concrete culvert carrying SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 284
CrossesCentral Ohio Coal Road
Location2.2M N JCT SR 83
RouteState Highway 284
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73291, -81.73532
Functional classRural Minor 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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 284 over Central Ohio Coal Road?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.