US Bridges

Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 6.02 Mi. E of SR 125 · Structure no. 7337000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Fork Road
CrossesRocky Fork RD (rocky for
Location6.02 Mi. E of SR 125
RouteCounty Highway CR040
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83177, -83.23489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2015)
Projected traffic211 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (rocky for built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (rocky for?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.