US Bridges

County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · At Minerva Corperation · Structure no. 1032992

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesStill Fork Creek
LocationAt Minerva Corperation
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71311, -81.10195
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2015)
Projected traffic1,419 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 County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Still 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Still Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.