US Bridges

Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch

Poor

Shelby County, Ohio · .4 Mi. E. Patt. Halpin · Structure no. 7550480

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFessler Buxton RD
CrossesBranch of Mckee Ditch
Location.4 Mi. E. Patt. Halpin
RouteCounty Highway C0111
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20867, -84.26901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2020)
Projected traffic504 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Fessler Buxton RD over Branch of Mckee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.