US Bridges

Loudon ST over Brushy Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1200 Ft S of Dry Creek RD · Structure no. 4537750

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loudon ST over Brushy Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Loudon ST over Brushy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLoudon ST
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location1200 Ft S of Dry Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway C0110
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12298, -82.55604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 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 Loudon ST over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loudon ST over Brushy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Loudon ST over Brushy Fork carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Loudon ST over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Loudon ST over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.