US Bridges

Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 4MI.S NW of SR 73 · Structure no. 0130931

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStraight Fork Rd.
CrossesStraight Fork Creek
Location4MI.S NW of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway T128A
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96962, -83.27058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek 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 Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Straight Fork Rd. over Straight Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.