US Bridges

Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Settlement E · Structure no. 7035829

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHummel Road
CrossesTributary of Black Fork
Location0.3 MI N of Settlement E
RouteCounty Highway C0171
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84037, -82.67746
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2012)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$342.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Hummel Road over Tributary of Black Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.