Water Street over Buck Creek
FairClark County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N of North ST · Structure no. 1260812
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,822
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Water Street over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,822 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,305 by 2015. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,822 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Buck Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.