US Bridges

TR 129 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile E. of TR 128 · Structure no. 5931615

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 129 over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 129 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2034. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 129
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.1 Mile E. of TR 128
RouteCounty Highway T0129
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53056, -82.87472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2014)
Projected traffic290 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 129 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 129 over Whetstone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR 129 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 129 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 129 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.