US Bridges

Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.25MI NW of SR150 · Structure no. 4131991

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 years old, older 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDry Fork RD CR8
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.25MI NW of SR150
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21268, -80.76185
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2015)
Projected traffic657 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD CR8 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.