US Bridges

Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River

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Richland County, Ohio · 100 West of Dill Rd. · Structure no. 7034288

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River is a concrete frame carrying Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGatton Rocks RD
CrossesTrib of Clearfork River
Location100 West of Dill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0345
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60236, -82.47163
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River 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 Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gatton Rocks RD over Trib of Clearfork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.