US Bridges

West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N Usr 22W · Structure no. 2431084

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWest Fork RD-TR61
CrossesWilson Creek-West Fork R
Location0.5 MI N Usr 22W
RouteCounty Highway T0061
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51102, -83.56486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Fork RD-TR61 over Wilson Creek-West Fork R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.