US Bridges

Township Road 179 over Panther Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · .2 MI N of JCT of SR 273 · Structure no. 3335135

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 179 over Panther Creek is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 179 over Panther Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 179
CrossesPanther Creek
Location.2 MI N of JCT of SR 273
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53333, -83.56167
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Township Road 179 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 179 over Panther 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 Township Road 179 over Panther Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 179 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Township Road 179 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.