US Bridges

Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .58 MI W of Spry RD · Structure no. 6032029

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesClay Pike
CrossesLittle Salt Creek
Location.58 MI W of Spry RD
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93194, -81.87194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic375 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$474.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Pike over Little Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.