US Bridges

Mink ST over South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of Morse RD · Structure no. 4535457

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,632
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mink ST over South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mink ST over South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMink ST
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.2 MI N of Morse RD
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0575, -82.72993
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,632 (2017)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mink ST over South Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mink ST 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 Mink ST over South Fork carry?

About 1,632 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mink ST over South Fork?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mink ST over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.