US Bridges

Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. East of SR302 · Structure no. 8558469

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 4
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location0.5 Mi. East of SR302
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8107, -81.98101
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4 over Killbuck Creek built?

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

What condition is Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 4 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.