US Bridges

Township Road 91 over Killbuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. N of Jct. CR 622 · Structure no. 3830152

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 91 over Killbuck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 91 over Killbuck Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 91
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.02 Mi. N of Jct. CR 622
RouteCounty Highway T0091
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50624, -81.9667
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 91 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Township Road 91 over Killbuck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 91 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 91 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 91 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.