US Bridges

SR 317 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.24 MI N of IR270 · Structure no. 2516659

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,368
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 317 over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 317 over Rocky Fork Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 22,368 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,047 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 317
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location1.24 MI N of IR270
RouteState Highway 317
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0185, -82.87173
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,368 (2015)
Projected traffic31,047 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 317 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 317 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 317 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 22,368 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 317 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 317 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.