US Bridges

Poes Run RD over Poe Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.32 Mi. N of SR-327 · Structure no. 7145411

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poes Run RD over Poe Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Poes Run RD over Poe Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPoes Run RD
CrossesPoe Run
Location1.32 Mi. N of SR-327
RouteCounty Highway C0220
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29881, -82.77818
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poes Run RD over Poe Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poes Run RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Poes Run RD over Poe Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Poes Run RD over Poe Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Poes Run RD over Poe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.