US Bridges

SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork

Poor

Wayne County, Ohio · .65 MI E of Asd CO Line · Structure no. 8506337

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
807
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork is a concrete slab carrying SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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.

It carries about 807 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 604
CrossesBr of Muddy Fork
Location.65 MI E of Asd CO Line
RouteState Highway 604
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91549, -82.1157
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2015)
Projected traffic1,120 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

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 604 over Br of Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 604 over Br of Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.