Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Ohio · 0.9 MI West of CR 31 · Structure no. 4235452
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Bell Church Road over Rocky 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Church Road over Rocky Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.