US Bridges

Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 35 Ft W of Rocky Fork RD · Structure no. 4536967

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmon RD
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location35 Ft W of Rocky Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway T0216
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20957, -82.31689
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon RD over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.