US Bridges

SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 3.6 M N of Pic CO Line · Structure no. 2301865

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,590 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 159
CrossesTributary of Clear Creek
Location3.6 M N of Pic CO Line
RouteState Highway 159
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60558, -82.75148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2018)
Projected traffic6,590 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over Tributary of Clear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 159 over Tributary of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.