US Bridges

CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .2 MI S of CR20 · Structure no. 6634613

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR3
CrossesMorgans Fork Creek
Location.2 MI S of CR20
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1285, -83.19812
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2015)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR3 over Morgans 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR3 over Morgans Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.