US Bridges

North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · NORTHOFSTRTE131 · Structure no. 3630935

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Fork RD #13
CrossesNorthforkwhiteoakcreek
LocationNORTHOFSTRTE131
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15614, -83.80313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek 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 North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns North Fork RD #13 over Northforkwhiteoakcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.