US Bridges

Bishop Road over Mud Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .1 Mi. W of SR 121 · Structure no. 1939300

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bishop Road over Mud Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBishop Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location.1 Mi. W of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway C0327
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07492, -84.65399
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2015)
Projected traffic246 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bishop Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop Road over 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 Bishop Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.