US Bridges

Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.15 MI South of SR 60 · Structure no. 3835414

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTownship Road 55
CrossesShrimplin Run
Location0.15 MI South of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway T0055
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54411, -82.02218
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 55 over Shrimplin Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 55 over Shrimplin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.