US Bridges

Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. S of SR 33 · Structure no. 0630438

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWrestle Creek Road
CrossesBrackney Ditch
Location1.1 Mi. S of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway T0231
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5405, -84.03105
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wrestle Creek Road over Brackney Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.