US Bridges

SR 32 over N Fork of White Oak Cree

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · .005 MI E of Brown County · Structure no. 3600440

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 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 44 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
Coordinates39.02277, -83.87033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 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 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.