US Bridges

Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile South of SR604 · Structure no. 8539863

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwp. Road 245
CrossesBranch of Muddy Fork
Location0.2 Mile South of SR604
RouteCounty Highway T0245
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91246, -82.11844
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2015)
Projected traffic200 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 245 over Branch of Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 144 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 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.