US Bridges

County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · 1.18 MI SE of JCT SR 676 · Structure no. 8439311

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 197
CrossesCoal Run * Zumbr
Location1.18 MI SE of JCT SR 676
RouteCounty Highway C0197
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45917, -81.80111
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2015)
Projected traffic89 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 197 over Coal Run * Zumbr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.