US Bridges

Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 50 Ft S. Cowan Creek RD · Structure no. 1431412

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,868 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClarksville Road
CrossesCowan Creek
Location50 Ft S. Cowan Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41368, -83.95853
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2021)
Projected traffic1,868 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$296.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarksville 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clarksville Road over Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.