US Bridges

Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of JCT 41 · Structure no. 0130508

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Run Rd.
CrossesLick Fork
Location0.5 MI W of JCT 41
RouteCounty Highway C141A
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81391, -83.51884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Run Rd. over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.