County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek
FairVinton County, Ohio · .1 MI S of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 8230309
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 125 years old, older 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 12 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.