US Bridges

Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. N. of Jct. US50 · Structure no. 8232865

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Twp. Road 12L
CrossesElk Fork
Location.1 Mi. N. of Jct. US50
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24581, -82.46519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Twp. Road 12L over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.