US Bridges

County Road 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · Int CR-4 and CR-89 · Structure no. 5836174

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
LocationInt CR-4 and CR-89
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55556, -81.92083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2015)
Projected traffic235 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 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 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.