US Bridges

MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.2 MI S of Clearcreek RD · Structure no. 2338149

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMAD-14 Rich Hollow
CrossesT Clearcr(richhollowrdsw
Location1.2 MI S of Clearcreek RD
RouteCounty Highway T0303
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59135, -82.65851
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns MAD-14 Rich Hollow over T Clearcr(richhollowrdsw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.