US Bridges

Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · SOUTHOFCOUNTYRD#59 · Structure no. 3632482

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree is a steel truss - deck carrying Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSicily RD #43
CrossesNorth Fork Whiteoak Cree
LocationSOUTHOFCOUNTYRD#59
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0645, -83.84997
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic212 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 Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree 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 Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sicily RD #43 over North Fork Whiteoak Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.