State Route 138 over Rocky Fork Creek
GoodHighland County, Ohio · .56 MI W of Hillsboro Cor · Structure no. 3603067
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,093
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 138 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 138 over Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,905 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 138 over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is State Route 138 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 138 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 2,093 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Route 138 over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 138 over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.