US Bridges

Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 100 Feet E. of CR 91 · Structure no. 0638994

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWiefenbach Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location100 Feet E. of CR 91
RouteCounty Highway T0122
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52775, -84.29721
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek carry?

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

How long is Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wiefenbach Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.