US Bridges

County Road 5 over Four Mile Run

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · Int of CR-5 and TR-325 · Structure no. 5835089

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Four Mile Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Four Mile Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesFour Mile Run
LocationInt of CR-5 and TR-325
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64563, -81.76839
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2015)
Projected traffic92 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 County Road 5 over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Road 5 over Four Mile 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 County Road 5 over Four Mile Run carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.