US Bridges

Doster Road over Little Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · .12 MI W of SR 380 · Structure no. 1439510

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doster Road over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying Doster Road over Little Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDoster Road
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.12 MI W of SR 380
RouteCounty Highway T0129
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46249, -83.94441
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$17.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doster Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doster Road over Little 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 Doster Road over Little Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Doster Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Doster Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.