Folkerth over Popular Dt
GoodDarke County, Ohio · 2.8MI.E of SR 571 · Structure no. 1938592
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Folkerth over Popular Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Folkerth over Popular Dt in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Folkerth over Popular Dt built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Folkerth over Popular Dt 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Folkerth over Popular Dt carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Folkerth over Popular Dt?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Folkerth over Popular Dt?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.