US Bridges

Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .2 Mi. S. of Jct. US50 · Structure no. 8231141

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2011. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Twsp. RD6L
CrossesPuncheon Fork
Location.2 Mi. S. of Jct. US50
RouteCity Street 6
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24302, -82.47147
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (1991)
Projected traffic140 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork 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 Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Twsp. RD6L over Puncheon Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.