US Bridges

Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 400 Ft W of SR 657 · Structure no. 4532597

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek in Licking 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChatham RD
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location400 Ft W of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway T0102
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15749, -82.45718
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2015)
Projected traffic344 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek 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 Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham RD over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.