US Bridges

County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of JCT CR 12 · Structure no. 3430332

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 13
CrossesNorth Fork of Short Cree
Location0.7 MI S of JCT CR 12
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26012, -80.91943
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2015)
Projected traffic219 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 13 over North Fork of Short Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.