US Bridges

SR 260 over Barnes Run

Good

Noble County, Ohio · .1 Mi. S. of Jct. SR 78 · Structure no. 6103537

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Barnes Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 260 over Barnes Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesBarnes Run
Location.1 Mi. S. of Jct. SR 78
RouteState Highway 260
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76167, -81.3869
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2015)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 260 over Barnes Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Barnes 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 SR 260 over Barnes Run carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Barnes Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Barnes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.