US Bridges

Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. N. of CR14 · Structure no. 1434462

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHales Branch RD
CrossesTrib West Fork East Fork
Location1.0 Mi. N. of CR14
RouteCounty Highway C0049
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2942, -83.88973
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2017)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks4%
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$31 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East 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 Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hales Branch RD over Trib West Fork East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.