Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork
PoorPosted for loadLicking County, Ohio · 1.1 MI W of Watkins RD · Structure no. 4533941
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,289
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork is a steel culvert carrying Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork 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 Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork carry?
About 1,289 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Blacks RD over Trib of South Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.