US Bridges

Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 2.4 MI North ST Rt 37 · Structure no. 6430732

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
779
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTatmans Road
CrossesBlack Fork Creek
Location2.4 MI North ST Rt 37
RouteCounty Highway C0022
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71261, -82.07443
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2015)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tatmans Road over Black Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.