US Bridges

Mock RD over Clear Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.4MI W of SR97 · Structure no. 7031719

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mock RD over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mock RD over Clear Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMock RD
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.4MI W of SR97
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62977, -82.54123
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2016)
Projected traffic450 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$575 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mock RD over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mock RD over Clear Fork 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 Mock RD over Clear Fork carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mock RD over Clear Fork?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mock RD over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.