US Bridges

County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of CR70 · Structure no. 8532362

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of CR70
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98859, -81.93918
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2015)
Projected traffic604 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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 County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 51 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.