US Bridges

Wise Road over Glady Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · 225 Ft E of Turner RD · Structure no. 1433288

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
926
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wise Road over Glady Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wise Road over Glady Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 926 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWise Road
CrossesGlady Creek
Location225 Ft E of Turner RD
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24004, -83.80699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2017)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2037
Trucks13%
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$53.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wise Road over Glady Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wise Road over Glady Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Wise Road over Glady Creek carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wise Road over Glady Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wise Road over Glady Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.