US Bridges

Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek

GoodPosted for load

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.17 Miles North of CR189 · Structure no. 3841685

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 601
CrossesTributary Martins Creek
Location0.17 Miles North of CR189
RouteCounty Highway T0601
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61651, -81.86607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2015)
Projected traffic469 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 601 over Tributary Martins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.