US Bridges

Wilkins Road over Thompson Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · Inter of Coopermill Road · Structure no. 6038859

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkins Road over Thompson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilkins Road over Thompson Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilkins Road
CrossesThompson Run
LocationInter of Coopermill Road
RouteCounty Highway T0475
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91429, -82.10712
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Wilkins Road over Thompson Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Wilkins Road over Thompson 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 Wilkins Road over Thompson Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilkins Road over Thompson Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkins Road over Thompson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.