US Bridges

TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 09160 RD 4 · Structure no. 8631611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444 is a steel culvert carrying TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444 in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 38 (4)
CrossesDitch #444
Location09160 RD 4
RouteCounty Highway T0038
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54439, -84.74967
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2015)
Projected traffic219 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444 carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns TR 38 (4) over Ditch #444?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.