US Bridges

Bagley Road over Kent Run

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.01 MI W of Wesley Chapl · Structure no. 6037208

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagley Road over Kent Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Bagley Road over Kent Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBagley Road
CrossesKent Run
Location1.01 MI W of Wesley Chapl
RouteCounty Highway C0033
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88182, -82.12533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2015)
Projected traffic521 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bagley Road over Kent Run built?

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

What condition is Bagley Road over Kent Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bagley Road over Kent Run carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bagley Road over Kent Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bagley Road over Kent Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.