US Bridges

Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek

Poor

Paulding County, Ohio · 2 MI W of JCT SR49 · Structure no. 6333923

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 8
CrossesTustison Creek
Location2 MI W of JCT SR49
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25167, -84.79667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2015)
Projected traffic248 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Township Road 8 over Tustison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.