US Bridges

Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of Hartland Cent · Structure no. 3938417

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray 168
CrossesMurray / Indian Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Hartland Cent
RouteCounty Highway T0168
CountyHuron County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1444, -82.50103
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2015)
Projected traffic157 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Murray 168 over Murray / Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Murray 168 over Murray / Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.