US Bridges

Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .15 MI S of Bagley RD · Structure no. 6037675

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Kroft Road
CrossesKent Run
Location.15 MI S of Bagley RD
RouteCounty Highway T0274
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87448, -82.11634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run carry?

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

How long is Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Kroft Road over Kent Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.