US Bridges

SR 138 over Hay Run

Poor

Ross County, Ohio · .42 MI S of Pic County · Structure no. 7104146

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Hay Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 138 over Hay Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138
CrossesHay Run
Location.42 MI S of Pic County
RouteState Highway 138
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50622, -83.15108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2015)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 138 over Hay Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 over Hay Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Hay Run carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Hay Run?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Hay Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.