US Bridges

T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.20 MI N. T.R. 163 · Structure no. 5535212

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT.R. 162 Hufford
CrossesThackara Ditch
Location0.20 MI N. T.R. 163
RouteCounty Highway 162
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03925, -84.112
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T.R. 162 Hufford over Thackara Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.