US Bridges

T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · Int. TR-942 and TR-247 · Structure no. 5831598

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesT97 Woodbry-Belvle
CrossesKeith Frk Limestone Run
LocationInt. TR-942 and TR-247
RouteCounty Highway 942
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64459, -81.60095
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2015)
Projected traffic71 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T97 Woodbry-Belvle over Keith Frk Limestone Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.