US Bridges

Browning Road over Kent Run

FairPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · Inter of Sugargrove Road · Structure no. 6032699

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning Road over Kent Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Browning Road over Kent Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowning Road
CrossesKent Run
LocationInter of Sugargrove Road
RouteCounty Highway T0451
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86112, -81.84581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Browning Road over Kent Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning Road over Kent 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Browning Road over Kent Run carry?

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

How long is Browning Road over Kent Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Browning Road over Kent Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.