US Bridges

Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork

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Pike County, Ohio · .09 M S of CR20 · Structure no. 6635598

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFire Tower RD
CrossesLeft Fork Morgans Fork
Location.09 M S of CR20
RouteCounty Highway T0229
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12976, -83.2149
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans 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 Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Tower RD over Left Fork Morgans Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.