US Bridges

TR 135 over Little Monday Creek

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Ohio · 283 Ft East of SR 668 · Structure no. 6434711

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 135 over Little Monday Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying TR 135 over Little Monday Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 135
CrossesLittle Monday Creek
Location283 Ft East of SR 668
RouteCounty Highway T0135
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61748, -82.33244
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 TR 135 over Little Monday Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 135 over Little Monday 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 135 over Little Monday Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 135 over Little Monday Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 135 over Little Monday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.