US Bridges

C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .25 Mi. So St. Rt 4 · Structure no. 1239201

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC-388
CrossesOld Mechbrg / Br Buck CR
Location.25 Mi. So St. Rt 4
RouteCounty Highway C0388
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00798, -83.70313
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-388 over Old Mechbrg / Br Buck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.