US Bridges

Middlefork over Stream

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 2.61 MI N of SR 180 · Structure no. 3740781

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middlefork over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middlefork over Stream in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddlefork
CrossesStream
Location2.61 MI N of SR 180
RouteCounty Highway C0007
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53211, -82.69346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2015)
Projected traffic233 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Middlefork over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middlefork over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Middlefork over Stream carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middlefork over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Middlefork over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.