US Bridges

Refugee RD over South Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 950 Ft E of Watkins RD · Structure no. 4538099

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refugee RD over South Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Refugee RD over South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRefugee RD
CrossesSouth Fork
Location950 Ft E of Watkins RD
RouteCounty Highway T0030
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97015, -82.64256
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic311 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 South Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Refugee RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Refugee RD over South Fork carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Refugee RD over South Fork?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Refugee RD over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.