US Bridges

Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 300 Ft E of SR279 · Structure no. 4030125

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 years old, older 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMonroe Hollow RD
CrossesHolland Fork
Location300 Ft E of SR279
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88276, -82.69193
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2013)
Projected traffic552 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Hollow RD over Holland Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.