US Bridges

SR 189 over Big Run Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 1.07 Mi. West of SR190 · Structure no. 6901360

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,531
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 189 over Big Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 189 over Big Run Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 189
CrossesBig Run Creek
Location1.07 Mi. West of SR190
RouteState Highway 189
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89836, -84.28024
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2015)
Projected traffic2,125 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 189 over Big Run Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 189 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 189 over Big Run Creek carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 189 over Big Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 189 over Big Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.