US Bridges

Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .61 Mi. W. of Jct. SR774 · Structure no. 0832960

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBethel Newhope
CrossesCloverlick Creek
Location.61 Mi. W. of Jct. SR774
RouteCounty Highway C005A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96264, -83.98481
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2015)
Projected traffic616 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Newhope over Cloverlick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.