US Bridges

Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Washington County, Ohio · 0.15MI S of TR91 · Structure no. 8437017

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 139 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownship Road 570
CrossesW. Br. Wolf Creek
Location0.15MI S of TR91
RouteCounty Highway T0570
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46278, -81.76111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 570 over W. Br. Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.