US Bridges

C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 1.5 MI South of SR 347 · Structure no. 8033154

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
729
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 729 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC129E Wolford Mask
CrossesBlues Creek
Location1.5 MI South of SR 347
RouteCounty Highway 129
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32935, -83.35556
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2022)
Projected traffic971 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is C129E Wolford Mask over Blues 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 C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C129E Wolford Mask over Blues Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.