US Bridges

Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 300 Ft W of Hickman RD · Structure no. 4530462

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,171
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 4,171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,789 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLicking Valley RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location300 Ft W of Hickman RD
RouteCounty Highway C0668
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0792, -82.26525
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,171 (2015)
Projected traffic5,789 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 4,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Licking Valley RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.