US Bridges

Polk Road over Wilson Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .1 Mile N of Sabina Corp · Structure no. 1435728

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk Road over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Polk Road over Wilson Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 years old, older 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPolk Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.1 Mile N of Sabina Corp
RouteCounty Highway C0063
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49375, -83.64581
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2016)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2036
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Polk Road over Wilson 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 Polk Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Polk Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Polk Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.