US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek
FairHighland County, Ohio · .13 MI W of Ross County · Structure no. 3600998
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,162
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 2,162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.