US Bridges

Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc

PoorPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 08.50 Mi. N of SR125 · Structure no. 7331142

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc is a steel truss - thru carrying Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 417 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRocky Fork Road
CrossesRocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc
Location08.50 Mi. N of SR125
RouteCounty Highway CR040
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85271, -83.20481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2016)
Projected traffic168 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

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 Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (s Fork Bc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.