US Bridges

SR 187 over Georges Fork

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 1.81 MI N of SR 56 · Structure no. 4903811

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 187 over Georges Fork is a steel culvert carrying SR 187 over Georges Fork in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 187
CrossesGeorges Fork
Location1.81 MI N of SR 56
RouteState Highway 187
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98063, -83.49939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2015)
Projected traffic991 by 2035
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 187 over Georges Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 187 over Georges 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 SR 187 over Georges Fork carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 187 over Georges Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 187 over Georges Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.