US Bridges

TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Guernsey County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S SR 541 · Structure no. 3031705

Built
1894
131 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 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 2 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 186 Bridge RD
CrossesWills Creek
Location0.1 MI S SR 541
RouteCounty Highway T0186
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15428, -81.64369
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic278 by 1971
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 186 Bridge 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 186 Bridge RD over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.