US Bridges

Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · Moore Marathon Road · Structure no. 1330349

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 123 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoore Marathon RD
CrossesGrassy Fork
LocationMoore Marathon Road
RouteCounty Highway T0132
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15076, -84.01531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Marathon RD over Grassy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.