US Bridges

Speakman RD over Sugar Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .05 Mi. N of Sugar Run RD · Structure no. 7147481

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speakman RD over Sugar Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Speakman RD over Sugar Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 35 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeakman RD
CrossesSugar Run
Location.05 Mi. N of Sugar Run RD
RouteCounty Highway T0230
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30789, -82.82323
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Speakman RD over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Speakman RD over Sugar 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 Speakman RD over Sugar Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Speakman RD over Sugar Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Speakman RD over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.