US Bridges

Clay Road over Willow Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. W. of Logan Co. · Structure no. 0630284

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clay Road over Willow Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClay Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. of Logan Co.
RouteCounty Highway T0126
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53395, -84.0133
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clay Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Road over Willow Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clay Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.