US Bridges

County Road 175 over Muddy Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.13 Mi. S. of CR 530 · Structure no. 0331562

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 175 over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 175 over Muddy Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 175
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.13 Mi. S. of CR 530
RouteCounty Highway C0175
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98396, -82.16307
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2013)
Projected traffic726 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 County Road 175 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 175 over Muddy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 175 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 175 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 175 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.