US Bridges

Morse RD over South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of Mink ST · Structure no. 4535359

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse RD over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morse RD over South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorse RD
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.2 MI E of Mink ST
RouteCounty Highway C0025
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05359, -82.72777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2015)
Projected traffic2,373 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morse RD over South Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Morse RD over South Fork carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Morse RD over South Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morse RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.