US Bridges

Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Just East of Kitmiller RD · Structure no. 2533731

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,597
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,532 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMorse RD
CrossesBlacklick Creek(morse)
LocationJust East of Kitmiller RD
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05268, -82.80289
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,597 (2018)
Projected traffic13,532 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse) carry?

About 9,597 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Morse RD over Blacklick Creek(morse)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.