US Bridges

Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · 0.75 Mi. South of CR 10 · Structure no. 4646851

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
973
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 179
CrossesMckees Creek
Location0.75 Mi. South of CR 10
RouteCounty Highway T0179
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33833, -83.72833
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2015)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 179 over Mckees 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 179 over Mckees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.