US Bridges

Rt# 003 over Straight Fork

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · Shawnee State Forest · Structure no. 7326513

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Rt# 003 over Straight Fork is a wood or timber slab carrying Rt# 003 over Straight Fork in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2010. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt# 003
CrossesStraight Fork
LocationShawnee State Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78944, -83.19194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic139 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt# 003 over Straight Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Rt# 003 over Straight 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt# 003 over Straight Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Rt# 003 over Straight Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Rt# 003 over Straight Fork?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.