US Bridges

Palmer Road over Kent Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.26 MI W of S Hopewell R · Structure no. 6039545

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Road over Kent Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer Road over Kent Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 49 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Road
CrossesKent Run
Location0.26 MI W of S Hopewell R
RouteCounty Highway T0285
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94033, -82.18141
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 Palmer Road over Kent Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Palmer 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 Palmer Road over Kent Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Road over Kent Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Road over Kent Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.