US Bridges

Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 65 Ft W of Smith Chapel R · Structure no. 4538498

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrentwood DR
CrossesTrib of Brushy Fork
Location65 Ft W of Smith Chapel R
RouteCounty Highway T0243
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13575, -82.26155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2015)
Projected traffic128 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Trentwood DR over Trib of Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.