US Bridges

SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1 M W of JCT SR 310 · Structure no. 4500571

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,018
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 97 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 13,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,069 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesSR16 over Muddy Fork
Location1 M W of JCT SR 310
RouteState Highway 16
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00002, -82.69386
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,018 (2015)
Projected traffic18,069 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 13,018 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over SR16 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.