US Bridges

Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of SR301 · Structure no. 8539537

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 132
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.3 Mi. W. of SR301
RouteCounty Highway T0132
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94101, -82.11438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2015)
Projected traffic143 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 Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 132 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.