US Bridges

Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk)

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 7.75 Mi. N of SR 52 · Structure no. 7338996

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCareys Run-Pond Ck
CrossesCareys Run RD (pond Crk)
Location7.75 Mi. N of SR 52
RouteCounty Highway CR049
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79012, -83.07823
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic212 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk) carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk)?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Careys Run-Pond Ck over Careys Run RD (pond Crk)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.