Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork
PoorPosted for loadAthens County, Ohio · Covered Bridge · Structure no. 0549568
- Built
- 1879
- 146 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1879, so it is 146 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork built?
It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwood RD over Blkwd Cvd Brg Pratt Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.