US Bridges

Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · East of SR 134 · Structure no. 3633543

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 43 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeonard RD #238
CrossesLittle N Fork Whiteoak C
LocationEast of SR 134
RouteCounty Highway T0238
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11609, -83.84435
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C 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 Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard RD #238 over Little N Fork Whiteoak C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.