US Bridges

County Road 16 over Muddy Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of SR95 · Structure no. 8550700

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 over Muddy Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 16 over Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 81 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 6 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 16
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.4 Mi. N. of SR95
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75791, -82.11782
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2015)
Projected traffic362 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 16 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Road 16 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 16 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.