US Bridges

US 50 over Grassy Fork

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 0.83 Mi. W. of Brown Co. · Structure no. 1301233

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,659
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Grassy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 50 over Grassy Fork in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,079 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesGrassy Fork
Location0.83 Mi. W. of Brown Co.
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14117, -84.01754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,659 (2015)
Projected traffic5,079 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Grassy Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Grassy Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over Grassy Fork carry?

About 3,659 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Grassy Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Grassy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.