US Bridges

Cox Road over Anderson Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.2 MI West of SR 729 · Structure no. 1431323

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road over Anderson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cox Road over Anderson Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCox Road
CrossesAnderson Fork
Location1.2 MI West of SR 729
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43127, -83.66473
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2016)
Projected traffic368 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$41.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cox Road over Anderson Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road over Anderson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Road over Anderson Fork carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road over Anderson Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road over Anderson Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.