US Bridges

Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.25 Miles South of C-12 · Structure no. 4036573

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
968
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 968 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFranklin Valley RD
CrossesBlackfork Creek
Location0.25 Miles South of C-12
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates38.92317, -82.60686
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2015)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Valley RD over Blackfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.