US Bridges

Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 200 Ft E of Twp RD 249 · Structure no. 5831318

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 80 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 322
CrossesSharon Fork
Location200 Ft E of Twp RD 249
RouteCounty Highway 322
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66398, -81.60464
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Township Road 322 over Sharon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 322 over Sharon Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.