Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadLicking County, Ohio · 100 Ft W of Rainrock RD · Structure no. 4531221
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Fork RD over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.