US Bridges

Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run

PoorPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.80 Mi. N of SR52 · Structure no. 7331266

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,339
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run in Scioto 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,339 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCareys Run-Pond Ck
CrossesCareys Run Rd(careys Run
Location00.80 Mi. N of SR52
RouteCounty Highway CR049
StateOhio
Coordinates38.7309, -83.05724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,339 (2015)
Projected traffic3,247 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run built?

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

What condition is Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run carry?

About 2,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run Rd(careys Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.