US Bridges

US Route 23 over Big Run Creek

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · .92 MI No of Sci Cty Line · Structure no. 6600042

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,523
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 23 over Big Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US Route 23 over Big Run Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,523 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,054 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 23
CrossesBig Run Creek
Location.92 MI No of Sci Cty Line
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97007, -83.02293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,523 (2015)
Projected traffic9,054 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 23 over Big Run Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 23 over Big Run Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 23 over Big Run Creek carry?

About 6,523 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US Route 23 over Big Run Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 23 over Big Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.