US Bridges

Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. S. of S.R. 550 · Structure no. 0543934

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCount RD 18
CrossesWyatt Run
Location0.5 Mi. S. of S.R. 550
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38951, -81.96488
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Count RD 18 over Wyatt Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.