US Bridges

Loudon ST over Brushy Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1.1 MI S of CR 16 · Structure no. 4536748

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loudon ST over Brushy Fork is a concrete slab carrying Loudon ST over Brushy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLoudon ST
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location1.1 MI S of CR 16
RouteCounty Highway C0010
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14011, -82.56358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2015)
Projected traffic591 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Loudon ST over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loudon ST over Brushy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Loudon ST over Brushy Fork carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loudon ST over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loudon ST over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.