US Bridges

Twp. Road 247 over Muddy Fork

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. South of US42 · Structure no. 8539839

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 247 over Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 247 over Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 247
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location1.2 Mi. South of US42
RouteCounty Highway T0247
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95073, -82.11897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2015)
Projected traffic94 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 247 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 247 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 247 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 247 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 247 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.