US Bridges

Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · .01 MI E of Int SR 145 · Structure no. 8434980

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale in Washington 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Road 38
CrossesE Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale
Location.01 MI E of Int SR 145
RouteCounty Highway T0038
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56182, -81.39436
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2015)
Projected traffic172 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 Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale built?

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

What condition is Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale 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 Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 38 over E Fk Duck Ck *lower Sale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.