US Bridges

County Road 343 over Doughty Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile N JCT TR312 · Structure no. 1630946

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 343 over Doughty Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 343 over Doughty Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 343
CrossesDoughty Creek
Location0.2 Mile N JCT TR312
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41673, -81.94202
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County Road 343 over Doughty Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 343 over Doughty 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 343 over Doughty Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 343 over Doughty Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 343 over Doughty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.