US Bridges

CO RD 6 over Baker Fork

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.51 MI S. of JCT CR 19 · Structure no. 6630081

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6 over Baker Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 6 over Baker Fork in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 6
CrossesBaker Fork
Location0.51 MI S. of JCT CR 19
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17202, -83.30212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2015)
Projected traffic769 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 6 over Baker Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 6 over Baker 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 6 over Baker Fork carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6 over Baker Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6 over Baker Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.