US Bridges

Clark Road over Millers Fork

GoodPosted for load

Darke County, Ohio · .28 MI E Friday · Structure no. 1934627

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Millers Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Clark Road over Millers Fork in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesMillers Fork
Location.28 MI E Friday
RouteCounty Highway T0143
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93619, -84.55603
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Millers Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over Millers 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road over Millers Fork carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Millers Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Millers Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.