US Bridges

Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · .02 MI N of TR 201. · Structure no. 4132394

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne TR449
CrossesCross Creek
Location.02 MI N of TR 201.
RouteCounty Highway T0449
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36064, -80.87067
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Wayne TR449 over Cross 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 Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne TR449 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.