US Bridges

Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 480 Ft W of Watkins RD · Structure no. 4538383

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Refugee 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRefugee RD
CrossesTrib of South Fork
Location480 Ft W of Watkins RD
RouteCounty Highway T0030
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9704, -82.64759
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2015)
Projected traffic311 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.