US Bridges

Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 0.12 MI E of SR 93 · Structure no. 6051286

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaters Lane
CrossesWhite Eyes Creek
Location0.12 MI E of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway T0174
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12376, -81.7515
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Waters Lane over White Eyes 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 Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Lane over White Eyes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.