US Bridges

SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · .1 M N of JCT SR 541 · Structure no. 1600818

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 5 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 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60 & SR 541
CrossesLittle Wakatomika Creek
Location.1 M N of JCT SR 541
RouteState Highway 60
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25467, -82.04812
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2015)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 & SR 541 over Little Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.