US Bridges

Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 1 MI N of State Rt 125 · Structure no. 0132161

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream is a concrete frame carrying Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEckmansville Road
CrossesHills Fork Stream
Location1 MI N of State Rt 125
RouteCounty Highway C002E
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82387, -83.62722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2011)
Projected traffic498 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eckmansville Road over Hills Fork Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.