US Bridges

CR 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.199 Mile N. of T81 · Structure no. 5340500

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20 Rocksprings
CrossesE. Br. Thomas Fork
Location0.199 Mile N. of T81
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07668, -82.00958
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2015)
Projected traffic312 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork 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 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 Rocksprings over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.