US Bridges

Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree

Good

Highland County, Ohio · West of County Road #62 · Structure no. 3630471

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMuhlbachrd #97
CrossesBranch of Rocky Forkcree
LocationWest of County Road #62
RouteCounty Highway C0097
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1618, -83.65048
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree 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 Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Muhlbachrd #97 over Branch of Rocky Forkcree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.