US Bridges

CR179 Ross Rd. over Mud Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.35 Mi. E. of SR201 · Structure no. 5535646

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,905
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR179 Ross Rd. over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR179 Ross Rd. over Mud Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR179 Ross Rd.
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.35 Mi. E. of SR201
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91056, -84.07925
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2015)
Projected traffic2,644 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 CR179 Ross Rd. over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR179 Ross 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 CR179 Ross Rd. over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR179 Ross 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR179 Ross Rd. over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.