US Bridges

SR 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 6.3 M S of JCT SR 586 · Structure no. 4505085

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesTrib of Rocky Fork
Location6.3 M S of JCT SR 586
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15039, -82.30771
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2015)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over Trib of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over Trib of Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.