US Bridges

Elk Twp. Road 8L over Elk Fork Creek

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 1 Mi. Se. of Jct. US50 · Structure no. 8234353

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Twp. Road 8L over Elk Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Twp. Road 8L over Elk Fork Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 108 years old, older 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 5 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Twp. Road 8L
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location1 Mi. Se. of Jct. US50
RouteCounty Highway T008L
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2235, -82.41689
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 8L over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Elk Twp. Road 8L 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 Twp. Road 8L over Elk Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is Elk Twp. Road 8L over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Twp. Road 8L over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.