US Bridges

SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 2.84 Miles North of SR302 · Structure no. 8505020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 301
CrossesBranch of Muddy Fork
Location2.84 Miles North of SR302
RouteState Highway 301
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91966, -82.10896
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2015)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2035
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 301 over Branch of Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.