US Bridges

CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi. N. of CR179 · Structure no. 5535611

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,492
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 177 Palmer Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.20 Mi. N. of CR179
RouteCounty Highway C0177
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9108, -84.06712
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2015)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2038
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 CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek 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 CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 Palmer Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.