US Bridges

SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .005 MI E of Brown County · Structure no. 3600432

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,173
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,173 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesN.Fork of White Oak Cree
Location.005 MI E of Brown County
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02302, -83.87029
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,173 (2015)
Projected traffic9,956 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree carry?

About 7,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over N.Fork of White Oak Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.