US Bridges

CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 12850 RD R · Structure no. 8630674

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek in Williams 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 14 (r)
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location12850 RD R
RouteCounty Highway C0014
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68015, -84.57581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,173 (2015)
Projected traffic1,628 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 CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek 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 CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 1,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 (r) over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.