US Bridges

Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 725 Ft E of Patton RD · Structure no. 4530587

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmith Chapel RD
CrossesTrib of Brushy Fork
Location725 Ft E of Patton RD
RouteCounty Highway T0242
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13672, -82.26268
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns Smith Chapel RD over Trib of Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.