US Bridges

Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 2 Mi.East of Steamfurnace · Structure no. 0133566

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDavis Memorial Rd.
CrossesCedar Fork
Location2 Mi.East of Steamfurnace
RouteCounty Highway T-129
StateOhio
Coordinates38.94039, -83.35571
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2015)
Projected traffic122 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Memorial Rd. over Cedar Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.