US Bridges

Prairie Road over Todds Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .29 MI NE of Starbuck RD · Structure no. 1432737

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Road over Todds Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Road over Todds Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 663 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Road
CrossesTodds Fork
Location.29 MI NE of Starbuck RD
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47892, -83.78248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2016)
Projected traffic920 by 2036
Trucks5%
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$327.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Road over Todds Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Road over Todds Fork carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Road over Todds Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Road over Todds Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.