US Bridges

County Road 48 over Killbuck Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of CR186 · Structure no. 8539472

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
472
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Killbuck Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 48 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of CR186
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91112, -82.00891
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2015)
Projected traffic655 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 48 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Road 48 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 48 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.