US Bridges

Okey Road over Buffalo Fork

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.12 Miles N of SR 146 · Structure no. 6032614

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okey Road over Buffalo Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Okey Road over Buffalo Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOkey Road
CrossesBuffalo Fork
Location0.12 Miles N of SR 146
RouteCounty Highway T0209
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90286, -81.83915
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic57 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Okey Road over Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okey Road over Buffalo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Okey Road over Buffalo Fork carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Okey Road over Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Okey Road over Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.