TR221 over Alum Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Ohio · .2 MI.E.INT.CR24 & TR221 · Structure no. 5932602
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 267
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR221 over Alum Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying TR221 over Alum Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 119 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR221 over Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is TR221 over Alum 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does TR221 over Alum Creek carry?
About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR221 over Alum Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns TR221 over Alum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.