US Bridges

Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .65 MI N of SR 28 · Structure no. 1432001

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 154 years old, older 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMartinsville Road
CrossesEast Fork of Todds Fork
Location.65 MI N of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway C0080
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32986, -83.8349
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2017)
Projected traffic398 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds 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 Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Martinsville Road over East Fork of Todds Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.