US Bridges

TR76 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.40 Mi. N. of Int. TR77 · Structure no. 5935180

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR76 over Whetstone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR76 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR76
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location0.40 Mi. N. of Int. TR77
RouteCounty Highway T0076
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61672, -82.80416
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2015)
Projected traffic325 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 TR76 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR76 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR76 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR76 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR76 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.