US Bridges

County Road 18 over Muddy Fork

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. of W. of CR149 · Structure no. 8550727

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Muddy Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 18 over Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.8 Mi. of W. of CR149
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78032, -82.10476
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2015)
Projected traffic260 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 County Road 18 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Road 18 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 18 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.