US Bridges

Whites Road over Timber Run

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .05 MI S of US 40 West Pk · Structure no. 6040152

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Road over Timber Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whites Road over Timber Run in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 110 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWhites Road
CrossesTimber Run
Location.05 MI S of US 40 West Pk
RouteCounty Highway T144A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95433, -82.07343
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Whites Road over Timber Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Whites Road over Timber Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whites Road over Timber Run carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whites Road over Timber Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Road over Timber Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.