US Bridges

SR 247 over Branch of Lost Fork

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 1.7MI N of JCT SR 785 · Structure no. 3603539

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Branch of Lost Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 247 over Branch of Lost Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,831 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesBranch of Lost Fork
Location1.7MI N of JCT SR 785
RouteState Highway 247
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07171, -83.59131
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.
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 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2015)
Projected traffic1,831 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 247 over Branch of Lost Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 247 over Branch of Lost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 247 over Branch of Lost Fork carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 247 over Branch of Lost Fork?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Branch of Lost Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.