US Bridges

Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · On TR-64 at Int. CR-4 · Structure no. 5832640

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 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 64
CrossesSharps Fork Federal Cree
LocationOn TR-64 at Int. CR-4
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48588, -81.95874
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree carry?

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

How long is Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 64 over Sharps Fork Federal Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.