US Bridges

SR 327 over Poe Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N of US 50 · Structure no. 7105231

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,549
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Poe Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 327 over Poe Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,549 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 327
CrossesPoe Run
Location1.3 MI N of US 50
RouteState Highway 327
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28026, -82.77555
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,549 (2015)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 327 over Poe Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 327 over Poe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Poe Run carry?

About 1,549 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Poe Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Poe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.