US Bridges

Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Licking County, Ohio · 2.2 MI E of CR 668 · Structure no. 4530284

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,861
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,971 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarne RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location2.2 MI E of CR 668
RouteCounty Highway C0585
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07233, -82.25949
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,861 (2015)
Projected traffic3,971 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 2,861 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Marne RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.