US Bridges

TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Guernsey County, Ohio · 5 MI N Cambridge · Structure no. 3030709

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 1971. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 364 Oldham RD
CrossesWills Creek
Location5 MI N Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway T0364
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09551, -81.58929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1951)
Projected traffic69 by 1971
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1951 count).

How long is TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns TR 364 Oldham RD over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.