Mink Street over Muddy Fork
PoorPosted for loadLicking County, Ohio · 0.2 M N of JCT CR41 · Structure no. 4563743
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,470
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mink Street over Muddy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mink Street over Muddy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,816 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mink Street over Muddy Fork built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Mink Street over Muddy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mink Street over Muddy Fork carry?
About 3,470 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mink Street over Muddy Fork?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mink Street over Muddy Fork?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.