US Bridges

Thompson Road over Rocky Fork

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.58 MI West of US62 · Structure no. 2562103

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,792
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over Rocky Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Road over Rocky Fork in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 6,792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,427 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThompson Road
CrossesRocky Fork
Location0.58 MI West of US62
RouteCity Street THOMP
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0636, -82.84117
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,792 (2015)
Projected traffic9,427 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Thompson Road over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Road over Rocky Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Road over Rocky Fork carry?

About 6,792 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.