US Bridges

Tar Pike Road over Second Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 0.3 MI NW of SR 28 · Structure no. 1435396

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tar Pike Road over Second Creek is a concrete frame carrying Tar Pike Road over Second Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTar Pike Road
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway C0062
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31022, -83.92836
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2015)
Projected traffic586 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$33.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tar Pike Road over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tar Pike Road over Second Creek 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 Tar Pike Road over Second Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tar Pike Road over Second Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Tar Pike Road over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.