US Bridges

T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Ohio · .50MI.N.VERNON Asbury · Structure no. 1240919

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-203
CrossesNeer RD Ov Br Buck Creek
Location.50MI.N.VERNON Asbury
RouteCounty Highway T0203
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99719, -83.66336
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-203 over Neer RD Ov Br Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.