US Bridges

Roudebush Road over Moores Fork

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Roudebush Road (wayne) · Structure no. 1332651

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roudebush Road over Moores Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roudebush Road over Moores Fork in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 113 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoudebush Road
CrossesMoores Fork
LocationRoudebush Road (wayne)
RouteCounty Highway T0199
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20181, -84.06554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Roudebush Road over Moores Fork built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Roudebush Road over Moores 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Roudebush Road over Moores Fork carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Roudebush Road over Moores Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Roudebush Road over Moores Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.