US Bridges

Dana RD over Rocky Fork Creek

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 1100 Ft W of Hickman RD · Structure no. 4530659

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dana RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dana RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesDana RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location1100 Ft W of Hickman RD
RouteCounty Highway T0361
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10284, -82.27749
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2015)
Projected traffic117 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Dana RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dana 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 February 2025.

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

About 84 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dana RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dana RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.