County Road 18 over Middle Fork Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadVinton County, Ohio · .6 MI N of JCT CR 42 · Structure no. 8230625
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 18 over Middle Fork Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 18 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 18 over Middle Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 18 over Middle Fork Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 18 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 18 over Middle Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.