US Bridges

County RD 638 over Wills Creek

FairPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · .5MI W Ofinterstate HWY77 · Structure no. 3031551

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 638 over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 638 over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 638
CrossesWills Creek
Location.5MI W Ofinterstate HWY77
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10039, -81.56873
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2015)
Projected traffic625 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 638 over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County RD 638 over Wills Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 638 over Wills Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 638 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 638 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.