US Bridges

US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.5 MI S of SR161 · Structure no. 2503476

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,686
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,832 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS-62
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location2.5 MI S of SR161
RouteU.S. Route 62
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05569, -82.84036
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,686 (2015)
Projected traffic14,832 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-62 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 10,686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-62 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.