Slack Road over Kent Run
PoorPosted for loadMuskingum County, Ohio · 0.84 MI NE of Bagley Road · Structure no. 6037399
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slack Road over Kent Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Slack Road over Kent Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slack Road over Kent Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is Slack 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 Slack Road over Kent Run carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Slack Road over Kent Run?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Slack Road over Kent Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.