SR 327 over Cox Run

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Vinton County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S. JCT SR 671 · Structure no. 8202230

Built: 1990; 35 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete
Length: 32 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 817; 2015 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Cox Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 327 over Cox Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, 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 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 327

CrossesCox Run

Location0.1 MI S. JCT SR 671

RouteState Highway 327

CountyVinton County

StateOhio

Coordinates39.28993, -82.74971

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating99.6 US tons

Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20 + Mod

Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)

Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)

Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2015)

Projected traffic1,134 by 2035

Trucks14%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 327 over Cox Run built?

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

What condition is SR 327 over Cox 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Cox Run carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Cox Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Cox Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.