US Bridges

Clark Road over Kingscreek

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .27 MI N of ST Route 296 · Structure no. 1131117

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,967
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Kingscreek is a steel truss - thru carrying Clark Road over Kingscreek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 74 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesKingscreek
Location.27 MI N of ST Route 296
RouteCounty Highway T0126
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15856, -83.73585
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2015)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2035
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 Clark Road over Kingscreek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Clark Road over Kingscreek 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 Clark Road over Kingscreek carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Kingscreek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Kingscreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.