US Bridges

Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E Greene CO Line · Structure no. 2430274

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Road-Cr 14
CrossesWest Branch Ck - Allen R
Location0.15 MI E Greene CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56064, -83.66619
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
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 Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R 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 Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Road-Cr 14 over West Branch Ck - Allen R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.