US Bridges

Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.10 East of SR 134 · Structure no. 3631656

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarker RD #59
CrossesLittle N Fork White Oak
Location0.10 East of SR 134
RouteCounty Highway C0059
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14843, -83.84023
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak 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 Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak carry?

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

How long is Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Barker RD #59 over Little N Fork White Oak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.