US Bridges

Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk

Fair

Huron County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of Ridge RD · Structure no. 3947041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
507
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk in Huron County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTownline 12
CrossesTownline 12 / Walnut Crk
Location0.2 MI W of Ridge RD
RouteCounty Highway C0012
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0679, -82.62597
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2015)
Projected traffic704 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk 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 Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Townline 12 over Townline 12 / Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.