US Bridges

Morse RD over Rocky Fork Creek (morse)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Just East of U.S. 62 · Structure no. 2535017

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,358
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse RD over Rocky Fork Creek (morse) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morse RD over Rocky Fork Creek (morse) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 37 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 26,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,585 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMorse RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek (morse)
LocationJust East of U.S. 62
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05435, -82.84098
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,358 (2015)
Projected traffic36,585 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rocky Fork Creek (morse) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Morse RD over Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork Creek (morse) carry?

About 26,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morse RD over Rocky Fork Creek (morse)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Morse RD over Rocky Fork Creek (morse)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.