US Bridges

Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 220 Ft W of Pine Bluff RD · Structure no. 4530802

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFrampton RD
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location220 Ft W of Pine Bluff RD
RouteCounty Highway C0201
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22176, -82.22698
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2015)
Projected traffic447 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frampton RD over Wakatomika 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 Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.