US Bridges

Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · Russell Williams House · Structure no. 5834287

Built
1872
153 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 153 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 21
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
LocationRussell Williams House
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50281, -81.8341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 21 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.