US Bridges

Township Road 126 over Over Buck Creek

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.45 MI W. of Cty RD 1181 · Structure no. 0335061

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 126 over Over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 126 over Over Buck Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 83% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 126
CrossesOver Buck Creek
Location0.45 MI W. of Cty RD 1181
RouteCounty Highway T0126
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04952, -82.36727
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks83%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 126 over Over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 126 over Over Buck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 126 over Over Buck Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 83% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 126 over Over Buck Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 126 over Over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.