US Bridges

Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs)

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.2MI North of Snyder RD · Structure no. 6530230

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,934
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs) in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,934 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWelch Road
CrossesMud Run(peters Run-Usgs)
Location0.2MI North of Snyder RD
RouteCounty Highway C0143
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79787, -83.07533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,934 (2015)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs) carry?

About 3,934 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Welch Road over Mud Run(peters Run-Usgs)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.