US Bridges

Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.1 MI E of SR 65 · Structure no. 0637521

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 708 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckland-Holden RD
CrossesWrestle Creek
Location3.1 MI E of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway C0190
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62957, -84.03066
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2022)
Projected traffic890 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Buckland-Holden RD over Wrestle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.