US Bridges

TR 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 22760 RD M.50 · Structure no. 8635979

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying TR 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 151 (M.50)
CrossesBates Creek
Location22760 RD M.50
RouteCounty Highway T0151
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60845, -84.38517
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2016)
Projected traffic289 by 2036
Trucks2%
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$174.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 151 (M.50) over 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 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns TR 151 (M.50) over Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.