Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek
PoorPosted for loadHolmes County, Ohio · 0.04 Mi. South of TR 375 · Structure no. 3841332
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 243
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek carry?
About 243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 356 over Doughty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.