US Bridges

CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · CR 851 · Structure no. 3035697

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
868
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 851
CrossesClear Fork Stream
LocationCR 851
RouteCounty Highway C0851
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17462, -81.44176
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2015)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 851 over Clear Fork Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.