US Bridges

Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek

FairPosted for load

Licking County, Ohio · 50 Ft S of Anderson RD · Structure no. 4530837

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFrampton RD
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location50 Ft S of Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0201
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.227, -82.2071
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2015)
Projected traffic447 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 February 2025.

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 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Frampton RD over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.