US Bridges

CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib.

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.644 Mile E. of C10 · Structure no. 5341167

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib. is a concrete slab carrying CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib. in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17 Cotterill
CrossesMud Fork Trib.
Location0.644 Mile E. of C10
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12324, -82.18255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2015)
Projected traffic221 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib. 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 CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib. carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17 Cotterill over Mud Fork Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.