US Bridges

Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek · Structure no. 2430630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Rd-Cr 12
CrossesFord RD Ovr Sugar Creek
LocationFord RD Ovr Sugar Creek
RouteCounty Highway C0012
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56949, -83.52463
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2018)
Projected traffic662 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Rd-Cr 12 over Ford RD Ovr Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.