US Bridges

Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.6 MI W SR 753 · Structure no. 2432692

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFlakes for RD-CR55
CrossesM Paint Ck - Flakes Ford
Location0.6 MI W SR 753
RouteCounty Highway C0055
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47022, -83.39697
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford 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 Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Flakes for RD-CR55 over M Paint Ck - Flakes Ford?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.