US Bridges

Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork

PoorPosted for load

Ashland County, Ohio · .27 MI E of TR 65 · Structure no. 0334987

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1550
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location.27 MI E of TR 65
RouteCounty Highway T1550
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83639, -82.13764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2013)
Projected traffic135 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1550 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.