US Bridges

Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.06 MI S of JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 0734454

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,164
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,004 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwshp RD 476
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location0.06 MI S of JCT SR 149
RouteCounty Highway T0476
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01074, -80.76299
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,164 (2015)
Projected traffic3,004 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 2,164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Twshp RD 476 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.