US Bridges

County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.06 MI E of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8430438

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 14
CrossesL Musk Archers Fork LA
Location0.06 MI E of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48274, -81.26472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 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 County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 14 over L Musk Archers Fork LA?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.