US Bridges

Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.2MI W.Of Tarlton-Adelph · Structure no. 6533744

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 652 by 1993. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKingston-Adelphi
CrossesBull Run
Location0.2MI W.Of Tarlton-Adelph
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47, -82.77667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (1973)
Projected traffic652 by 1993
Trucks—
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 Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston-Adelphi over Bull Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.