US Bridges

SR 522 over Poplar Fork

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.17 MI W of Law County · Structure no. 7306148

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Poplar Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 522 over Poplar Fork in Scioto 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 522
CrossesPoplar Fork
Location1.17 MI W of Law County
RouteState Highway 522
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66577, -82.78332
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 522 over Poplar Fork built?

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

What condition is SR 522 over Poplar Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Poplar Fork carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Poplar Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Poplar Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.