County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek
PoorHarrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 13 · Structure no. 3432319
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 255
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek carry?
About 255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 12 over North Fork Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.