US Bridges

C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1/2 M W Petre RD · Structure no. 1255534

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC-324
CrossesSparrow RD & Blee Ditch
Location1/2 M W Petre RD
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85924, -83.83743
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2013)
Projected traffic581 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-324 over Sparrow RD & Blee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.