US Bridges

County RD 27 over Skull Fork

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of JCT SR 800 · Structure no. 3436501

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 27 over Skull Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 27 over Skull Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 27
CrossesSkull Fork
Location0.3 MI S of JCT SR 800
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19765, -81.27038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 County RD 27 over Skull Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 27 over Skull 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 27 over Skull Fork carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 27 over Skull Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 27 over Skull Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.