US Bridges

Twp RD 144 over South Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.06 MI West of SR49 · Structure no. 6334726

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 144 over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Twp RD 144 over South Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp RD 144
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.06 MI West of SR49
RouteCounty Highway T0144
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15065, -84.72841
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Twp RD 144 over South Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 144 over South 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 144 over South Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 144 over South Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns Twp RD 144 over South Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.