TR 72 over Muddy Creek
GoodSandusky County, Ohio · .10 Mi. North of TR 27 · Structure no. 7234279
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 72 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 72 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 72 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 72 over Muddy Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does TR 72 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR 72 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 72 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.