US Bridges

CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.63 N. of CR177 · Structure no. 5536820

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,051
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,459 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 241 Bellfontain
CrossesBranch Mud Creek
Location0.63 N. of CR177
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88833, -84.05833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2015)
Projected traffic1,459 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 CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch 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 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 241 Bellfontain over Branch Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.