US Bridges

Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .2 MI NW of Jct. SR56 · Structure no. 8235341

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan Twsp Road 19
CrossesHoney Fork Creek
Location.2 MI NW of Jct. SR56
RouteCounty Highway 19S
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38865, -82.42081
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey Fork Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey Fork Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Twsp Road 19 over Honey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.