US Bridges

County RD 22 over Clear Fork

Poor

Harrison County, Ohio · At Int of CR 22 & CR 45 · Structure no. 3430235

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 22 over Clear Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County RD 22 over Clear Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 22
CrossesClear Fork
LocationAt Int of CR 22 & CR 45
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3367, -81.08678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County RD 22 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 22 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 22 over Clear Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 22 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns County RD 22 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.