US Bridges

SR-219 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.94MI.E.OF Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 0603309

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-219 over Muddy Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-219
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.94MI.E.OF Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 219
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49635, -84.28041
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2015)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-219 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-219 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-219 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.