US Bridges

CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14)

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.38 MI N of Bowman RD SW · Structure no. 2331020

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCLE-02 Amanda Sout
CrossesClear Creek (c.R. 14)
Location0.38 MI N of Bowman RD SW
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64269, -82.7475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2015)
Projected traffic198 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14) 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 CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14) carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CLE-02 Amanda Sout over Clear Creek (c.R. 14)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.