US Bridges

Clay Pike over Salt Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Spry RD · Structure no. 6032045

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Pike over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Clay Pike over Salt Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClay Pike
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Spry RD
RouteCounty Highway C0005
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93249, -81.86412
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic333 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Clay Pike over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Pike over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Clay Pike over Salt Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clay Pike over Salt Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Pike over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.