US Bridges

SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 0.91 M S of Hillsboro · Structure no. 3603679

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR247
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location0.91 M S of Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 247
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17867, -83.60679
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadRailroad
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2015)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR247 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 SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR247 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.