US Bridges

New Hope Road over Prairie Fork

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.64 Miles South of SR 93 · Structure no. 6049125

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Prairie Fork is a concrete frame carrying New Hope Road over Prairie Fork in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesPrairie Fork
Location0.64 Miles South of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway C0019
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06463, -81.8429
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2015)
Projected traffic287 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$64 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Road over Prairie Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Prairie 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 New Hope Road over Prairie Fork carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Prairie Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over Prairie Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.