County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree
PoorVinton County, Ohio · .1 MI S of JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 8230595
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 289
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree carry?
About 289 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 18 over Middle Fork of Salt Cree?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.