US Bridges

Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of CR6 · Structure no. 8532206

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck is a steel culvert carrying Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 170
CrossesBranch of Killbuck
Location0.4 Mi. W. of CR6
RouteCounty Highway T0170
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97826, -81.96538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Twp. Road 170 over Branch of Killbuck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.