US Bridges

SR 348 over Bloody Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .38 MI E of JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 7305495

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 348 over Bloody Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 348 over Bloody Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 348
CrossesBloody Run
Location.38 MI E of JCT SR 73
RouteState Highway 348
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86773, -83.18638
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2040
Trucks23%
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

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 348 over Bloody Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 348 over Bloody Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 348 over Bloody Run carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 348 over Bloody Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 348 over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.