US Bridges

Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.9M W. of SR 95 · Structure no. 7035861

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBenedict Road
CrossesTributary of Clear Fork
Location0.9M W. of SR 95
RouteCounty Highway T0349
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6038, -82.4035
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2012)
Projected traffic480 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benedict Road over Tributary of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Benedict Road over Tributary of Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.