US Bridges

County Road 44 over Four Mile Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile East of TR-220 · Structure no. 5835275

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Four Mile Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 44 over Four Mile Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 74 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesFour Mile Run
Location0.2 Mile East of TR-220
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63333, -81.76
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 44 over Four Mile Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 44 over Four Mile Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Four Mile Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Four Mile Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Four Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.