US Bridges

County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.17 Mi. East of TR 656 · Structure no. 3831329

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,466
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 87 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 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 160
CrossesMiddle Fork Sugar Creek
Location0.17 Mi. East of TR 656
RouteCounty Highway C0160
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62064, -81.74831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,466 (2015)
Projected traffic2,035 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 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,466 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 160 over Middle Fork Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.