US Bridges

County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 2.3 MI S of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 8230323

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 13
CrossesMiddle Fork Salt Creek
Location2.3 MI S of JCT US 50
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24275, -82.65803
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2015)
Projected traffic337 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.