US Bridges

Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.85 Milesi East of CR 51 · Structure no. 3849147

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownship Road 521
CrossesTributary of Paint Creek
Location0.85 Milesi East of CR 51
RouteCounty Highway T0521
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60218, -82.04385
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 521 over Tributary of Paint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.