US Bridges

Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 86FT S of Ridgeview Road · Structure no. 6031218

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR is a concrete slab carrying Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCutler Lake Road
CrossesManns Fork Salt Creek TR
Location86FT S of Ridgeview Road
RouteCounty Highway C0045
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83666, -81.85771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 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 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 Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR 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 Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR carry?

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

How long is Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cutler Lake Road over Manns Fork Salt Creek TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.