US Bridges

C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 500 Ft. South of SR 47 · Structure no. 8035474

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 years old, older 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC259C Newton Perkn
CrossesFork of Bokes Creek
Location500 Ft. South of SR 47
RouteCounty Highway C0259
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39726, -83.51995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2015)
Projected traffic428 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C259C Newton Perkn over Fork of Bokes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.