US Bridges

Newtonsville over Moores Fork

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Moores Creek · Structure no. 1357964

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtonsville over Moores Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newtonsville over Moores Fork in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtonsville
CrossesMoores Fork
LocationMoores Creek
RouteCounty Highway C0094
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19676, -84.08062
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2015)
Projected traffic394 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Newtonsville over Moores Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Newtonsville 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Newtonsville over Moores Fork carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newtonsville over Moores Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Newtonsville over Moores Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.