US Bridges

County Road 230 over South Wildcat Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · .5 MI E of Twp 217 · Structure no. 3333922

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 230 over South Wildcat Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 230 over South Wildcat Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 230
CrossesSouth Wildcat Creek
Location.5 MI E of Twp 217
RouteCounty Highway C0230
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53901, -83.47172
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2015)
Projected traffic740 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 230 over South Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 230 over South 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 230 over South Wildcat Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 230 over South Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 230 over South Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.