US Bridges

Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · 40 Feet South of SR-329 · Structure no. 5832446

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTownship Road 1161
CrossesTrib Hyde Fork
Location40 Feet South of SR-329
RouteCounty Highway 1161
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47167, -82.035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2015)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork 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 Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1161 over Trib Hyde Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.