US Bridges

CR179 over Branch Kokosing

Poor

Morrow County, Ohio · .10 Mi.E.Of Int. SR314 · Structure no. 5930693

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR179 over Branch Kokosing is a steel culvert carrying CR179 over Branch Kokosing in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR179
CrossesBranch Kokosing
Location.10 Mi.E.Of Int. SR314
RouteCounty Highway C0179
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45, -82.695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2015)
Projected traffic214 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR179 over Branch Kokosing built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR179 over Branch Kokosing 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR179 over Branch Kokosing carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR179 over Branch Kokosing?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR179 over Branch Kokosing?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.