US Bridges

Staley Road over Clay Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .38 M.S. Amsterdam Road · Structure no. 7544030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staley Road over Clay Creek is a concrete slab carrying Staley Road over Clay Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStaley Road
CrossesClay Creek
Location.38 M.S. Amsterdam Road
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41853, -84.22127
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staley Road over Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staley Road over Clay 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 Staley Road over Clay Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Staley Road over Clay Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Staley Road over Clay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.