Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint Creek
GoodPosted for loadHolmes County, Ohio · 0.10 Mi. North of TR 506 · Structure no. 3847179
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 97 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 551 over Tributary of Paint 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 551 over Tributary of Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.