SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek
FairAthens County, Ohio · 0.8MI E of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 0502820
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,292
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,181 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 78 over Mud 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek carry?
About 2,292 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 78 over Mud Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.