US Bridges

Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.4 Mi. E. of CR51 · Structure no. 8532281

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 178
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location1.4 Mi. E. of CR51
RouteCounty Highway T0178
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97478, -81.91194
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck 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 Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 178 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.