Centenary School over Clear Fork
PoorPosted for loadGallia County, Ohio · .04 MI N of SR 141 · Structure no. 2736810
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Centenary School over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centenary School over Clear Fork in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Centenary School over Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Centenary School over Clear Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Centenary School over Clear Fork carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Centenary School over Clear Fork?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Centenary School over Clear Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.