US Bridges

Convoy Road over Maddox Creek

GoodPosted for load

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.40 MI W JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 8131422

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Convoy Road over Maddox Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Convoy Road over Maddox Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConvoy Road
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location0.40 MI W JCT SR 127
RouteCounty Highway C0168
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91721, -84.58075
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2015)
Projected traffic321 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Convoy Road over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Convoy Road over Maddox 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Convoy Road over Maddox Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Convoy Road over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Convoy Road over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.