US Bridges

Middletown Road over Paramour Creek

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Crawford County, Ohio · Just E. of SR 61 · Structure no. 1742930

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,376
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown Road over Paramour Creek is a concrete slab carrying Middletown Road over Paramour Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddletown Road
CrossesParamour Creek
LocationJust E. of SR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0077
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77, -82.73833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,376 (2015)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Middletown Road over Paramour Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown Road over Paramour Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Middletown Road over Paramour Creek carry?

About 1,376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middletown Road over Paramour Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown Road over Paramour Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.