US Bridges

Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S. of JCT CR 47 · Structure no. 5634857

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp RD 1004
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location0.1 MI S. of JCT CR 47
RouteCounty Highway T1004
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64605, -81.08359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 1004 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.