US Bridges

Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.39 MI S of SR16 · Structure no. 6044264

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoolhouse Road
CrossesWakatomika Creek
Location0.39 MI S of SR16
RouteCounty Highway T0118
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14432, -82.06583
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika 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 2024.

How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Wakatomika Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.