US Bridges

County Road M over Plum Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.23 MI NE of SR 115 · Structure no. 6932886

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road M over Plum Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.23 MI NE of SR 115
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9874, -84.19485
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2015)
Projected traffic593 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Road M over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road M over Plum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road M over Plum Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road M over Plum Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.