US Bridges

Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. E. of SR 309 · Structure no. 1734180

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCraw-Morrow Line
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of SR 309
RouteCounty Highway T0008
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71264, -82.80258
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2015)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Craw-Morrow Line over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.