US Bridges

Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .10 Mi. So. of Basor Rd. · Structure no. 7033826

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesApplegate Rd.
CrossesRocky Fork River
Location.10 Mi. So. of Basor Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0431
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70261, -82.36684
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River carry?

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

How long is Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Applegate Rd. over Rocky Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.