Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run)
PoorPosted for loadScioto County, Ohio · 00.10 Mi. W of SR73 · Structure no. 7332785
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run) is a steel truss - thru carrying Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 4 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run) built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run) 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 Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run) carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run)?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Fork Road over Laurel Fork RD (dry Run)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.