US Bridges

Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 2.4 MI N of SR 219 · Structure no. 0638382

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoulton-N.K. Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.4 MI N of SR 219
RouteCounty Highway C0091
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53098, -84.29747
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2022)
Projected traffic452 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moulton-N.K. Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Moulton-N.K. Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.