US Bridges

Creek RD over Trib of South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of Watkins RD · Structure no. 4537734

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,619
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek RD over Trib of South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek RD over Trib of South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,247 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCreek RD
CrossesTrib of South Fork
Location0.4 MI W of Watkins RD
RouteCounty Highway T0151
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97639, -82.65283
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2015)
Projected traffic2,247 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Creek RD over Trib of South Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek 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 Creek RD over Trib of South Fork carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creek RD over Trib of South Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Creek RD over Trib of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.