US Bridges

County Road 189 over Tributary Martins Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. W of Jct. TR 601 · Structure no. 3832228

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,977
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 189 over Tributary Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 189 over Tributary Martins Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 72 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 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,744 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 189
CrossesTributary Martins Creek
Location0.02 Mi. W of Jct. TR 601
RouteCounty Highway C0189
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61507, -81.86872
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2015)
Projected traffic2,744 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 189 over Tributary Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 189 over Tributary Martins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 189 over Tributary Martins Creek carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 189 over Tributary Martins Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 189 over Tributary Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.