US Bridges

CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 1.180 East of CR 14 Inter · Structure no. 5832942

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 85
CrossesTrib. Sharps Fork
Location1.180 East of CR 14 Inter
RouteCounty Highway C0085
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54088, -81.97699
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Trib. Sharps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns CR 85 over Trib. Sharps Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.