US Bridges

Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.06 East of JCT SR 339 · Structure no. 8437785

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownship RD 261
CrossesS Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe
Location0.06 East of JCT SR 339
RouteCounty Highway T0261
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4326, -81.64673
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 261 over S Fk Wolf Ck * Mcafe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.