CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed
PoorClosed to trafficMorrow County, Ohio · .7 MI.E.INT.TR152 & CR149 · Structure no. 5930529
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 110 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2016. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR149 over Whetstone Creek-Closed?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.