US Bridges

Township Road 346 over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · @ JCT TR 559 · Structure no. 3846075

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 346 over Killbuck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 346 over Killbuck Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 years old, older 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 6 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 346
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location@ JCT TR 559
RouteCounty Highway T0346
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60611, -81.92289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2015)
Projected traffic348 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 346 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Township Road 346 over Killbuck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 346 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 346 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 346 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.