US Bridges

Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 1.8 MI N of Hanley Rd. · Structure no. 7035691

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWoodville Rd.
CrossesSouth Branch Rocky Fork
Location1.8 MI N of Hanley Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0308
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71882, -82.49579
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2015)
Projected traffic432 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Woodville Rd. over South Branch Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.