US Bridges

Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.17 MI N of SR 73 · Structure no. 1434063

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliams Road
CrossesTrib of Dutch Creek
Location1.17 MI N of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49844, -83.90741
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2015)
Projected traffic473 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Road over Trib of Dutch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Williams Road over Trib of Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.