US Bridges

County Road 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.416 Miles E. of TR 166 · Structure no. 7238002

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 74 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesBranch Little Muddy Cree
Location0.416 Miles E. of TR 166
RouteCounty Highway C0119
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42167, -83.11333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is County Road 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree 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 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Branch Little Muddy Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.