US Bridges

County Road 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · 100 Ft North of TR-65B · Structure no. 5832888

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 85
CrossesTrib Sharps Fork Fed Crk
Location100 Ft North of TR-65B
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52446, -81.96961
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk 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 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk carry?

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

How long is County Road 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 85 over Trib Sharps Fork Fed Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.