US Bridges

Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Ohio · 1 MI W JCT SR 136 · Structure no. 0133930

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork is a concrete slab carrying Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKirkpatrich RD
CrossesCherry Fork
Location1 MI W JCT SR 136
RouteCounty Highway 0C32A
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89273, -83.62903
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry 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 Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork carry?

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

How long is Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkpatrich RD over Cherry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.