US Bridges

SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 5.9 M S of JCT SR 586 · Structure no. 4505115

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 79
CrossesSR79 over Rocky Fork
Location5.9 M S of JCT SR 586
RouteState Highway 79
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15126, -82.30186
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 SR79 over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork carry?

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

How long is SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 79 over SR79 over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.