US Bridges

S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Ohio · .1 MI S of Madden RD · Structure no. 1130366

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Mutual-Union RD
CrossesBranch of Buck Creek
Location.1 MI S of Madden RD
RouteCounty Highway C0167
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08686, -83.63862
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Mutual-Union RD over Branch of Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.