US Bridges

Chatham RD over Trib of Clear Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.8 MI W of SR 657 · Structure no. 4537092

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham RD over Trib of Clear Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Chatham RD over Trib of Clear Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChatham RD
CrossesTrib of Clear Fork
Location0.8 MI W of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway T0102
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15815, -82.47041
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2015)
Projected traffic344 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib of Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatham RD over Trib of 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 Chatham RD over Trib of Clear Fork carry?

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

How long is Chatham RD over Trib of Clear Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns Chatham RD over Trib of Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.