US Bridges

Wagner over Kraut Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .07 MI E Pale-Uc · Structure no. 1943529

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner over Kraut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wagner over Kraut Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWagner
CrossesKraut Creek
Location.07 MI E Pale-Uc
RouteCounty Highway T0064
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13543, -84.74868
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2015)
Projected traffic393 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wagner over Kraut Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner over Kraut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner over Kraut Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wagner over Kraut Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner over Kraut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.