US Bridges

TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 12590 RD 21.50 · Structure no. 8635927

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek is a concrete frame carrying TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 147 (21.50)
CrossesBranch of Bates Creek
Location12590 RD 21.50
RouteCounty Highway T0147
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59518, -84.41011
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 147 (21.50) over Branch of Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.