US Bridges

County Road 38 over Miners Fork

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 100 Feet West of TR-74 · Structure no. 5832616

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Miners Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 38 over Miners Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesMiners Fork
Location100 Feet West of TR-74
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52, -82
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Road 38 over Miners Fork built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 38 over Miners 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 38 over Miners Fork carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38 over Miners Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Miners Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.