US Bridges

Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.71 W. of Howe Rd. · Structure no. 6632882

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Fork Rd.
CrossesLong Fork Creek
Location0.71 W. of Howe Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04332, -83.0872
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2015)
Projected traffic493 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Fork Rd. over Long 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Long Fork Rd. over Long Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.