US Bridges

Twp. Road 16 over Muddy Fork

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. North of US30 · Structure no. 8551057

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 16 over Muddy Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Twp. Road 16 over Muddy Fork in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 16
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location0.6 Mi. North of US30
RouteCounty Highway T0016
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7936, -82.11758
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2015)
Projected traffic161 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 16 over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 16 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 16 over Muddy Fork carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 16 over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 16 over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.