US Bridges

Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .25 M. West US 68 · Structure no. 0835323

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive is a steel truss - thru carrying Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorgan Rd.
CrossesE Fork Little Miami Rive
Location.25 M. West US 68
RouteCounty Highway T0406
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21665, -83.91486
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2015)
Projected traffic124 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Rd. over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.