US Bridges

Clough Road over Clough Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.76 MI SE of SR 32 · Structure no. 3132676

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clough Road over Clough Creek is a concrete frame carrying Clough Road over Clough Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 27,298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,890 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClough Road
CrossesClough Creek
Location2.76 MI SE of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway C0358
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09137, -84.35724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,298 (2015)
Projected traffic37,890 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clough Road over Clough Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clough Road over Clough 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Clough Road over Clough Creek carry?

About 27,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clough Road over Clough Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clough Road over Clough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.