US Bridges

Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 0137057

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn Ridge Rd.
CrossesLick Fork
Location0.3 MI E of JCT SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85781, -83.46708
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2015)
Projected traffic253 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn Ridge 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 Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Ridge Rd. over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.