US Bridges

County Road 27 over Wolf Creek

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.08 MI South of US 62 · Structure no. 3834860

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Wolf Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 27 over Wolf Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.08 MI South of US 62
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45924, -82.09069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 27 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.