Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 0.01 MI E of Scioto CO Li · Structure no. 4438248
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Brady Fork Road over Brady Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.