US Bridges

Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .80 Mi. N of SR-180 · Structure no. 7147163

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Run RD
CrossesKinnikinnick Creek
Location.80 Mi. N of SR-180
RouteCounty Highway C0223
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44486, -82.90231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2015)
Projected traffic898 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Run RD over Kinnikinnick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.