County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Ohio · 700 Ft N of CR 4 · Structure no. 5836204
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 13 over West Branch Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.