US Bridges

County Road 16 over Buck Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 200 Feet East of SR-78 · Structure no. 5837219

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Buck Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 16 over Buck Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16
CrossesBuck Run
Location200 Feet East of SR-78
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60933, -81.92736
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
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 16 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 16 over Buck 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 16 over Buck Run carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Buck Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.