US Bridges

SR 124 over Bakers Fork

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.97MI W of JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 3602133

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Bakers Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Bakers Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesBakers Fork
Location0.97MI W of JCT SR 41
RouteState Highway 124
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08978, -83.40485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2015)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 124 over Bakers Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Bakers Fork 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 SR 124 over Bakers Fork carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Bakers Fork?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Bakers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.