US Bridges

Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek

GoodPosted for load

Champaign County, Ohio · .14 MI E of Terre Haute R · Structure no. 1130978

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCoffin Station RD
CrossesStorms Creek
Location.14 MI E of Terre Haute R
RouteCounty Highway T0080
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0485, -83.87926
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffin Station RD over Storms 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coffin Station RD over Storms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.