US Bridges

County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 2.2 Mi. N. of CR22 · Structure no. 8534098

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 448 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 186
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N. of CR22
RouteCounty Highway C0186
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89472, -82.0111
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2015)
Projected traffic622 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 186 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 186 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.