US Bridges

SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 3.5 Mi. North of Usr 22 · Structure no. 3400328

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,759
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location3.5 Mi. North of Usr 22
RouteState Highway 9
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32064, -81.02905
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,759 (2015)
Projected traffic3,829 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 2,759 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.