US Bridges

Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 2.9 MI N of SR 586 · Structure no. 6043097

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,567
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Road
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location2.9 MI N of SR 586
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10782, -82.12739
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2015)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road over Wakatomika 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.