US Bridges

SR 247 over Lost Fork Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.14 MI S of CR 21 · Structure no. 3603571

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,319
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 247 over Lost Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 247 over Lost Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,831 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 247
CrossesLost Fork Creek
Location0.14 MI S of CR 21
RouteState Highway 247
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08232, -83.59395
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 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 247 over Lost Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 247 over Lost Fork 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 SR 247 over Lost Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 247 over Lost Fork Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 247 over Lost Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.