US Bridges

SR 13 over Clearfork Creek

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 5.32 Miles N of Knox CO · Structure no. 7000243

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Clearfork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 13 over Clearfork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,050 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesClearfork Creek
Location5.32 Miles N of Knox CO
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62298, -82.51133
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2015)
Projected traffic8,050 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Clearfork Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 13 over Clearfork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Clearfork Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Clearfork Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Clearfork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.