US Bridges

Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 50 Ft N of TR 161 · Structure no. 4532651

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,757
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River is a concrete slab carrying Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,991 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHorns Hill RD
CrossesTrib of North Fork River
Location50 Ft N of TR 161
RouteCounty Highway C0203
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14583, -82.40198
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,757 (2015)
Projected traffic7,991 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River 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 2025.

How much traffic does Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River carry?

About 5,757 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Horns Hill RD over Trib of North Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.