US Bridges

SR-502 over Mud Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .43MI.W. of Jct. SR-49 · Structure no. 1903128

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,212
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-502 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-502 over Mud Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,212 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-502
CrossesMud Creek
Location.43MI.W. of Jct. SR-49
RouteState Highway 502
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10177, -84.63959
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,212 (2018)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR-502 over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-502 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-502 over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,212 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-502 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-502 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.