US Bridges

Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1MI N.Of SR 545 · Structure no. 7030606

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream is a concrete slab carrying Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Church
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.1MI N.Of SR 545
RouteCounty Highway C0243
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84025, -82.47788
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream 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 Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Church over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.