US Bridges

High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .87 MI S of SR 146 · Structure no. 6033059

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Freeland Road
CrossesBuffalo Fork
Location.87 MI S of SR 146
RouteCounty Highway C0063
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86883, -81.77643
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is High Freeland 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 High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns High Freeland Road over Buffalo Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.