US Bridges

Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI E of JCT TR 194 · Structure no. 5138825

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 197
CrossesMud Run Ditch
Location.1 MI E of JCT TR 194
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.665, -82.96667
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2015)
Projected traffic92 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 197 over Mud Run Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Township Road 197 over Mud Run Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.