US Bridges

PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Lake RD NE · Structure no. 2335131

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPLE-13 Mudhouse R
CrossesRaccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne
Location0.3 MI W of Lake RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0354
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75385, -82.50659
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns PLE-13 Mudhouse R over Raccoon Cr(mudhouse Rdne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.