US Bridges

Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .55MI E of Rapid Forge RD · Structure no. 7130341

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff Run RD
CrossesCliff Creek
Location.55MI E of Rapid Forge RD
RouteCounty Highway T0006
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25977, -83.34044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff Run RD over Cliff 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Run RD over Cliff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.