US Bridges

State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 3.2 MI E of Hillsboro · Structure no. 3601951

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 124
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location3.2 MI E of Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1785, -83.54435
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2015)
Projected traffic3,753 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 124 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.