US Bridges

Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 4.15 Mi. N of SR 125 · Structure no. 7338260

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru is a concrete tee beam carrying Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Fork Road
CrossesRocky Fork RD (spruce Ru
Location4.15 Mi. N of SR 125
RouteCounty Highway CR040
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80718, -83.24659
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$69.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru 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 (spruce Ru carry?

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

How long is Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Fork Road over Rocky Fork RD (spruce Ru?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.