US Bridges

Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 420 Ft E of CR 668 · Structure no. 4530977

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMckee Hill RD
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location420 Ft E of CR 668
RouteCounty Highway T0228
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18601, -82.19597
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$374.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mckee Hill RD over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.