US Bridges

Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck

PoorPosted for load

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile S JCT TR248 · Structure no. 1632140

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 75 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 3 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road 1261
CrossesEast Fork White Eyes Ck
Location0.2 Mile S JCT TR248
RouteCounty Highway 1261
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33888, -81.68545
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck 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 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1261 over East Fork White Eyes Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.