Township Road 99 over Gordon Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPaulding County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of JCT C230 · Structure no. 6334245
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1975 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 99 over Gordon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 99 over Gordon Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 130 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 1995. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 99 over Gordon Creek built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Township Road 99 over Gordon 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 99 over Gordon Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 99 over Gordon Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 99 over Gordon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.