US Bridges

County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · .8 Mi. E of JCT of TWP245 · Structure no. 3332179

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 6 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 190
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location.8 Mi. E of JCT of TWP245
RouteCounty Highway C0190
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5925, -83.4332
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2015)
Projected traffic364 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is County Road 190 over Wildcat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 190 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.