US Bridges

Creek Road over Muddy Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E JCT SR 310 · Structure no. 4563859

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Muddy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Creek Road over Muddy Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2017. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.1 MI E JCT SR 310
RouteCity Street T0151
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99049, -82.67281
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1997)
Projected traffic278 by 2017
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Creek Road over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Road over Muddy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Muddy Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Creek Road over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.