US Bridges

Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.06 Ml N of Mermill RD · Structure no. 8746354

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD is a concrete slab carrying Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 952 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHuffman Road
CrossesBull Creek Huffman RD
Location0.06 Ml N of Mermill RD
RouteCounty Highway 82D
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29779, -83.59254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2015)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Huffman Road over Bull Creek Huffman RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.