US Bridges

County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.5 MI West of SR 377 · Structure no. 5834430

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 years old, older 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
Location0.5 MI West of SR 377
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50833, -81.86167
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf 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 County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.