US Bridges

State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.6 M E of Franklin CO Li · Structure no. 4505492

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,471
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,846 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 161
CrossesSouth Folk Licking River
Location1.6 M E of Franklin CO Li
RouteState Highway 161
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08086, -82.73417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,471 (2020)
Projected traffic47,846 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River carry?

About 34,471 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns State Route 161 over South Folk Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.