US Bridges

Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .3 MI S of Lincoln Pike · Structure no. 2736977

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIngalls RD
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location.3 MI S of Lincoln Pike
RouteCounty Highway CO018
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78106, -82.27483
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic372 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ingalls RD over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.