US Bridges

SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.03 MI S.Of Perry CO LN · Structure no. 3703118

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 216
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location1.03 MI S.Of Perry CO LN
RouteState Highway 216
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55356, -82.20389
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2015)
Projected traffic945 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 216 over Middle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 216 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.