US Bridges

Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 2.25 MI N of SR 93 · Structure no. 3732320

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Mcarthur
CrossesClear Fork
Location2.25 MI N of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway T052A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53415, -82.43714
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mcarthur over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.