US Bridges

SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.49 MI E of Ir 270 · Structure no. 2509296

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,736
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 26,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,110 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161 EB
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location3.49 MI E of Ir 270
RouteState Highway 161
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0865, -82.84624
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,736 (2015)
Projected traffic37,110 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 161 EB over Rocky 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 26,736 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 EB over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.