US Bridges

SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run

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Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.7 M S of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2302048

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesMuddy Prairie Run
Location2.7 M S of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 159
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65923, -82.71439
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Muddy Prairie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.