US Bridges

Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR302 · Structure no. 8534209

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 105 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 245
CrossesBranch of Muddy Fork
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR302
RouteCounty Highway T0245
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88484, -82.12507
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2015)
Projected traffic376 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 Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork 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 Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.