US Bridges

Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. S. JCT CR17 · Structure no. 6241301

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMud Creek RD
CrossesLittle Porage River
Location0.5 Mi. S. JCT CR17
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48009, -83.11075
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2015)
Projected traffic514 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Creek RD over Little Porage River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.