US Bridges

Ir 71 over Flat Fork

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 1.5 MI S War-Cli CO Line · Structure no. 8302499

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,205
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Flat Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 71 over Flat Fork in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 41,205 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,193 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesIr 71
CrossesFlat Fork
Location1.5 MI S War-Cli CO Line
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45209, -84.0135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,205 (2015)
Projected traffic57,193 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ir 71 over Flat Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Flat Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Flat Fork carry?

About 41,205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Flat Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ir 71 over Flat Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.