US Bridges

County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · 3.58 MI N of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 8431027

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 124 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesDeans Fork * Bowi
Location3.58 MI N of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51867, -81.28321
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2015)
Projected traffic105 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 County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Deans Fork * Bowi?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.