US Bridges

TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.01 MI W of JCT SR 149 · Structure no. 0737372

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 316A
CrossesMc Mahon Creek
Location0.01 MI W of JCT SR 149
RouteCounty Highway 316
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03151, -80.82267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 316A over Mc Mahon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 316A over Mc Mahon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.