US Bridges

County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .4 MI N of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 8230552

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree is a concrete slab carrying County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesMiddle Fork of Salt Cree
Location.4 MI N of JCT US 50
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27873, -82.60411
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2015)
Projected traffic502 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree 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 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.