US Bridges

County Road 207 over Martins Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.46 Mi. E of Jct. SR 241 · Structure no. 3838307

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 207 over Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 207 over Martins Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,356 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 207
CrossesMartins Creek
Location0.46 Mi. E of Jct. SR 241
RouteCounty Highway C0207
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59997, -81.83897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2015)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 207 over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is County Road 207 over 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 207 over Martins Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 207 over Martins Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 207 over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.