US Bridges

SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 2.81 Mi. North of SR 2 · Structure no. 8602727

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1975 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 1995. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 191
CrossesLeatherwood Creek Branch
Location2.81 Mi. North of SR 2
RouteState Highway 191
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53561, -84.42929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1975)
Projected traffic1,249 by 1995
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1975 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 191 over Leatherwood Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.