US Bridges

Courter Road over South Fork Licking River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S JCT Headleys Mil · Structure no. 4563328

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courter Road over South Fork Licking River is a concrete culvert carrying Courter Road over South Fork Licking River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCourter Road
CrossesSouth Fork Licking River
Location0.3 MI S JCT Headleys Mil
RouteCity Street MR989
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03043, -82.69913
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Courter Road over South Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courter Road over South Fork Licking River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Courter Road over South Fork Licking River carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Courter Road over South Fork Licking River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Courter Road over South Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.