US Bridges

Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · 1.88 MI E Cler CO Line · Structure no. 0834807

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,975 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTri-County Highway
CrossesNorth Frk White Oak Cree
Location1.88 MI E Cler CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0024
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01628, -83.87104
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2015)
Projected traffic1,975 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tri-County Highway over North Frk White Oak Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.