US Bridges

SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · .83 MI N of SR 506 · Structure no. 3604179

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 5 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 753
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location.83 MI N of SR 506
RouteState Highway 753
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17748, -83.41483
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2015)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 753 over Rocky 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 753 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.