US Bridges

South Rehl Road over Timber Run

PoorPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 83FT S of US40 West Pike · Structure no. 6040322

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Rehl Road over Timber Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Rehl Road over Timber Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Rehl Road
CrossesTimber Run
Location83FT S of US40 West Pike
RouteCounty Highway T420A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94683, -82.04465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2015)
Projected traffic71 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 South Rehl Road over Timber Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Rehl Road over Timber Run 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 South Rehl Road over Timber Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Rehl Road over Timber Run?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Rehl Road over Timber Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.