US Bridges

Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .08 Mi. E. of JCT C62 · Structure no. 0833053

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 80 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesKlinker RD
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location.08 Mi. E. of JCT C62
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75426, -83.82735
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic144 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Klinker RD over Red Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Klinker RD over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.