US Bridges

Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.5 MI North of SR 28 · Structure no. 1446223

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 110 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 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClark Road
CrossesEast Fork Little Miami
Location1.5 MI North of SR 28
RouteCounty Highway T0240
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33971, -83.72683
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2017)
Projected traffic255 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami 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 Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over East Fork Little Miami?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.