US Bridges

Township RD 347 over Wills Creek

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Guernsey County, Ohio · 500FT S of Township RD35 · Structure no. 3030424

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,544
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 347 over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township RD 347 over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2034. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship RD 347
CrossesWills Creek
Location500FT S of Township RD35
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99166, -81.55796
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2014)
Projected traffic3,104 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township RD 347 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township RD 347 over Wills 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 347 over Wills Creek carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 347 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 347 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.