US Bridges

Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork

Good

Highland County, Ohio · NORTHOFSTRTE138 · Structure no. 3630455

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,596 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDanville RD #6
CrossesDodson Fork
LocationNORTHOFSTRTE138
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2022, -83.73045
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2015)
Projected traffic2,596 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork 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 Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.