US Bridges

Twp. Road 101 over Little Killbuck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of SR302 · Structure no. 8533962

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 101 over Little Killbuck Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp. Road 101 over Little Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 101
CrossesLittle Killbuck Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of SR302
RouteCounty Highway T0101
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82673, -82.0272
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic180 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 101 over Little Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 101 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 101 over Little Killbuck Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 101 over Little Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 101 over Little Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.