US Bridges

Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile W JCT CR343 · Structure no. 1631322

Built
1863
162 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
564
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1863 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 162 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road 25
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.2 Mile W JCT CR343
RouteCounty Highway T0025
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39303, -81.94287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2015)
Projected traffic783 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1863, making it 162 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 25 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.