US Bridges

Cuba Road over Cowan Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Ireland RD · Structure no. 1431188

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuba Road over Cowan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cuba Road over Cowan Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCuba Road
CrossesCowan Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Ireland RD
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39063, -83.84724
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2017)
Projected traffic886 by 2037
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$529.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cuba Road over Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuba Road over Cowan Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cuba Road over Cowan Creek carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cuba Road over Cowan Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cuba Road over Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.