US Bridges

County Road 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.4 Mile West of CR-73 · Structure no. 5834686

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
Location0.4 Mile West of CR-73
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53201, -81.86592
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2015)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 statusEligible 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 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Road 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 79 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.