US Bridges

Outville RD over South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of US 40 · Structure no. 4534123

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,559
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outville RD over South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Outville RD over South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,164 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOutville RD
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.3 MI N of US 40
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96348, -82.59885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,559 (2015)
Projected traffic2,164 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Outville RD over South Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outville RD over South Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Outville RD over South Fork carry?

About 1,559 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Outville RD over South Fork?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Outville RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.