US Bridges

Smoketown RD over Lake Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.8 MI E of SR 661 · Structure no. 4536800

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoketown RD over Lake Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Smoketown RD over Lake Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmoketown RD
CrossesLake Fork
Location1.8 MI E of SR 661
RouteCounty Highway T0067
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2145, -82.48688
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Smoketown RD over Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoketown RD over Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Smoketown RD over Lake Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smoketown RD over Lake Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Smoketown RD over Lake Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.