US Bridges

County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Ohio · 6.31 MI N. of JCT SR124 · Structure no. 6632017

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesRight Fork Morgan Fork
Location6.31 MI N. of JCT SR124
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17113, -83.17629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2015)
Projected traffic418 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 County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Right Fork Morgan Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.