US Bridges

Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .19 MI S of T84 · Structure no. 7439288

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja is a wood or timber slab carrying Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJac TR 45
CrossesMuddy Creek Ja
Location.19 MI S of T84
RouteCounty Highway T0045
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19167, -83.38167
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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 Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jac TR 45 over Muddy Creek Ja?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.