US Bridges

SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .25 Miles South of US30 · Structure no. 7000634

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,506
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 92 years old, older 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,582 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location.25 Miles South of US30
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77457, -82.51438
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2018)
Projected traffic14,582 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 13 over Rocky 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.