US Bridges

Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · Eastofedwardsroad · Structure no. 3633926

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,596 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTaylorsville #20
CrossesEast Fork Whiteoak Creek
LocationEastofedwardsroad
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0779, -83.73894
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2015)
Projected traffic2,596 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Taylorsville #20 over East Fork Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.