US Bridges

C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.836 Mile NE of T27 · Structure no. 5339200

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC10 Carpenter Hill
CrossesMud Fork
Location0.836 Mile NE of T27
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11325, -82.20737
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2015)
Projected traffic54 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C10 Carpenter Hill over Mud Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.