US Bridges

Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 1 Mile East of C-69 · Structure no. 4032765

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhaleytown Road
CrossesTrib. to Buckeye Creek
Location1 Mile East of C-69
RouteCounty Highway T-232
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05433, -82.75858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic105 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Whaleytown Road over Trib. to Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.