US Bridges

USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .56MI.W. of Jct. SR-121 · Structure no. 1900188

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,679
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,679 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,718 by 2035. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUSR-36
CrossesAbandoned RR & Mud Creek
Location.56MI.W. of Jct. SR-121
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05568, -84.664
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,679 (2015)
Projected traffic3,718 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek carry?

About 2,679 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Abandoned RR & Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.