US Bridges

TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · Morrow/Richland CO Line · Structure no. 5934281

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTR 44/43
CrossesClear Fork Reservoir
LocationMorrow/Richland CO Line
RouteCounty Highway T0044
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70833, -82.65667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2015)
Projected traffic868 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 44/43 over Clear Fork Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.