US Bridges

SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.15 Mi. North of Ir 80 · Structure no. 7201206

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,149 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location0.15 Mi. North of Ir 80
RouteState Highway 19
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40973, -83.13567
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2015)
Projected traffic5,149 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 19 over Little Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.