US Bridges

SR 32 over Carters Run

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 1.37MI W of JCT SR 772 · Structure no. 6603629

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Carters Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Carters Run in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesCarters Run
Location1.37MI W of JCT SR 772
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04369, -83.16928
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,969 (2015)
Projected traffic2,733 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 32 over Carters Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Carters 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Carters Run carry?

About 1,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Carters Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Carters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.