US Bridges

County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · .03 MI W of JCT CO RD 3 · Structure no. 8431876

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesE Br L Hocking * Hopkin
Location.03 MI W of JCT CO RD 3
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34932, -81.58003
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2015)
Projected traffic193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over E Br L Hocking * Hopkin?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.