Kimes Road over Licking River Trib
PoorPosted for loadMuskingum County, Ohio · 1.4 MI N of Pinecrest DR · Structure no. 6039502
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kimes Road over Licking River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimes Road over Licking River Trib in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 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 4 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 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 394 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kimes Road over Licking River Trib built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Kimes Road over Licking River Trib 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 Kimes Road over Licking River Trib carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Kimes Road over Licking River Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Kimes Road over Licking River Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.