US Bridges

Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .5MI. S. of County Rd. 86 · Structure no. 3033651

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Rd. 384
CrossesJohnson Fork Stream
Location.5MI. S. of County Rd. 86
RouteCounty Highway T0384
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1779, -81.5764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic348 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Rd. 384 over Johnson Fork Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.