US Bridges

Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 2.20SOUTHOFUS50EAST · Structure no. 3631990

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrett Mill RD #1
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location2.20SOUTHOFUS50EAST
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20091, -83.38742
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2015)
Projected traffic682 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Barrett Mill RD #1 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.