US Bridges

Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0112 MI E of Dead End · Structure no. 3734285

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSpencer Hollow
CrossesSnow Fork
Location0112 MI E of Dead End
RouteCounty Highway T0389
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52109, -82.16818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2015)
Projected traffic44 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork 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 Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer Hollow over Snow Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.