US Bridges

SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · .11 Miles North of SR 39D · Structure no. 7006489

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 545
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location.11 Miles North of SR 39D
RouteState Highway 545
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7639, -82.50638
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2018)
Projected traffic2,094 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 545 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 545 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.