US Bridges

Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork)

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.18 Mi. W of TR69 · Structure no. 7332742

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDonald Kirker Road
CrossesDonald Kirker (dry Fork)
Location00.18 Mi. W of TR69
RouteCounty Highway TR560
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95268, -83.23922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic14 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry 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 Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Donald Kirker Road over Donald Kirker (dry Fork)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.