US Bridges

T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.5MI E of Maple Ridge · Structure no. 8031658

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT72C Coleman Brake
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.5MI E of Maple Ridge
RouteCounty Highway T0072
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20121, -83.42795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2016)
Projected traffic391 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T72C Coleman Brake over Buck 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 T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T72C Coleman Brake over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.