US Bridges

CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.615 Mile NE of T270 · Structure no. 5336015

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 43 Joppa
CrossesForked Run
Location0.615 Mile NE of T270
RouteCounty Highway C0043
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13905, -81.81672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2015)
Projected traffic46 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 43 Joppa over Forked Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.