US Bridges

TR25 over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · .7 MI.E.INT.SR746 & TR25 · Structure no. 5932130

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR25 over Whetstone Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR25 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR25
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.7 MI.E.INT.SR746 & TR25
RouteCounty Highway T0025
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47, -82.95167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2015)
Projected traffic448 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR25 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR25 over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does TR25 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR25 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR25 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.