US Bridges

AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.3 MI NW from U.S.R. 22 · Structure no. 2331500

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59 is a concrete culvert carrying AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59 in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAMA-18 Ridge RD G
CrossesTrib Clear Creek (c.R 59
Location1.3 MI NW from U.S.R. 22
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66126, -82.80305
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59 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 2023.

How much traffic does AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59 carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns AMA-18 Ridge RD G over Trib Clear Creek (c.R 59?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.