US Bridges

Township Road 206 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile E JCT CR12 · Structure no. 1632442

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 206 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 206 over Mill Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTownship Road 206
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 Mile E JCT CR12
RouteCounty Highway T0206
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36757, -81.85563
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 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 Township Road 206 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Township Road 206 over Mill 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 206 over Mill Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 206 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 206 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.