US Bridges

Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. E. of Bates Rd. · Structure no. 8744572

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,828
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road is a steel truss - thru carrying Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,828 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,925 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Road
CrossesGrassy Creek Buck Road
Location0.05 Mi. E. of Bates Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T068A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58689, -83.57641
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,828 (2015)
Projected traffic3,925 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road carry?

About 2,828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Road over Grassy Creek Buck Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.