US Bridges

Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.75 MI E of York RD · Structure no. 4538870

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRefugee RD
CrossesTrib of South Fork
Location0.75 MI E of York RD
RouteCounty Highway T0030
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96898, -82.61274
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2015)
Projected traffic311 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 Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Refugee RD over Trib of South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.