US Bridges

West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 50 Ft East of T-180 · Structure no. 0834947

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
581
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWest Fork RD
CrossesWest Fork Straight Creek
Location50 Ft East of T-180
RouteCounty Highway C066A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91117, -83.85861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2015)
Projected traffic806 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Fork RD over West Fork Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.