US Bridges

Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.14 MI SW of SR 22 · Structure no. 6037801

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLimestone Valley
CrossesKent Run Trib
Location1.14 MI SW of SR 22
RouteCounty Highway C0652
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87496, -82.0936
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2015)
Projected traffic343 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib 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 Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone Valley over Kent Run Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.