US Bridges

CR 13 over Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · .64 Miles East of CR 36 · Structure no. 7244193

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 13 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location.64 Miles East of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26962, -83.33928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic666 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 CR 13 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.