US Bridges

County Road 24 over Elk Fork

PoorPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 MI S of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 8230773

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Elk Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 24 over Elk Fork in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesElk Fork
Location.1 MI S of JCT US 50
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23413, -82.43791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2015)
Projected traffic795 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 24 over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Elk Fork 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 24 over Elk Fork carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Elk Fork?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.