US Bridges

TR 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 2.47 MI E of JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0737429

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 279
CrossesLittle Mcmahon Creek
Location2.47 MI E of JCT SR 9
RouteCounty Highway T0279
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04503, -80.86657
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2015)
Projected traffic873 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 279 over Little Mcmahon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 279 over Little Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.