US Bridges

SR 635 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.75 Mi. South of Usr 6 · Structure no. 7203721

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 635 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 635 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 635
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.75 Mi. South of Usr 6
RouteState Highway 635
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33051, -83.27205
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2018)
Projected traffic779 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 635 over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 635 over 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 635 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 635 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 635 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.