US Bridges

Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 250 Ft N of Refugee RD · Structure no. 4537041

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,394
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork 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 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 4,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,099 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWatkins RD
CrossesTrib of South Fork
Location250 Ft N of Refugee RD
RouteCounty Highway C0042
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97096, -82.64587
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,394 (2015)
Projected traffic6,099 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork built?

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

What condition is Watkins RD over Trib of South 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork carry?

About 4,394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Watkins RD over Trib of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.