US Bridges

CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek

Poor

Morrow County, Ohio · .8 MI North Intx. TR159 · Structure no. 5934133

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR165
CrossesWest Branch Alum Creek
Location.8 MI North Intx. TR159
RouteCounty Highway CR165
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.448, -82.90595
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic211 (2015)
Projected traffic293 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR165 over West Branch 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 CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR165 over West Branch Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.