US Bridges

Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.52 M.S. Fair Road · Structure no. 7542933

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKuther Road
CrossesMill Branch Creek
Location0.52 M.S. Fair Road
RouteCounty Highway T0049
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24038, -84.20636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2015)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuther Road over Mill Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kuther Road over Mill Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.