FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COOPER HOLLOW

Carrying COOPER HOLLOW over SUGAR RUN

100 FT N OF T11, Jackson, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COOPER HOLLOW

The COOPER HOLLOW bridge in Jackson, Ohio carries COOPER HOLLOW over SUGAR RUN. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1972, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COOPER HOLLOW compares

▼ 24.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Ohio bridges
257
Bridges in Jackson · 22 in Poor condition
COOPER HOLLOW 13.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.2
Serviceability /30
19.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1901
Last Reconstructed
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4032144

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

COOPER HOLLOW is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare COOPER HOLLOW against other structures in Jackson and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COOPER HOLLOW?

COOPER HOLLOW in Jackson, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COOPER HOLLOW inspected?

COOPER HOLLOW's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COOPER HOLLOW is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COOPER HOLLOW?

COOPER HOLLOW has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COOPER HOLLOW?

COOPER HOLLOW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COOPER HOLLOW and does age affect safety?

COOPER HOLLOW was built in 1901, making it 125 years old and last reconstructed in 1972.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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