US Bridges

State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 2.41 MI E of SR 134 · Structure no. 3602222

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 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 6 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 131
CrossesN Fork Whiteoak Creek
Location2.41 MI E of SR 134
RouteState Highway 131
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14281, -83.8049
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2015)
Projected traffic891 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 131 over N Fork Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.