Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek
FairVinton County, Ohio · .2 Mi. SE JCT US50 · Structure no. 8232989
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Twsp RD8 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.