US Bridges

Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of Outville RD · Structure no. 4537580

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRefugee RD
CrossesTrib of South Fork
Location0.3 MI E of Outville RD
RouteCounty Highway T0030
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96815, -82.59242
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2015)
Projected traffic311 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refugee RD over Trib of 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 May 2024.

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

About 224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.