US Bridges

County Road 30A over Muddy Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of CR93 · Structure no. 8550573

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30A over Muddy Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 30A over Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 632 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 877 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30A
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.2 Mi. E. of CR93
RouteCounty Highway C030A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80536, -82.12459
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2015)
Projected traffic877 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 30A over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30A over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 30A over Muddy Fork carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30A over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30A over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.