US Bridges

Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .33 MI NW of Rural Dale R · Structure no. 6030300

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCutler Lake Road
CrossesStarrett Creek
Location.33 MI NW of Rural Dale R
RouteCounty Highway C0045
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79149, -81.80328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2015)
Projected traffic455 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Cutler Lake Road over Starrett 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler Lake Road over Starrett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.