County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Ohio · .25 Mile South of T-652 · Structure no. 5832470
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 88 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 4 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.