Columbia Road over Muddy Fork
PoorPosted for loadLicking County, Ohio · 0.58 Miles E of CR 26 · Structure no. 4563808
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 601
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia Road over Muddy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Road over Muddy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2038. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia Road over Muddy Fork built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia Road 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 Columbia Road over Muddy Fork carry?
About 601 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbia Road over Muddy Fork?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia Road over Muddy Fork?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.