US Bridges

Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork

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Licking County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of CR 668 · Structure no. 4539095

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
678
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 678 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 941 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMyrtle RD
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.3 MI E of CR 668
RouteCounty Highway C0234
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1449, -82.19473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2015)
Projected traffic941 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myrtle RD over Brushy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtle RD over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.