US Bridges

Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 Ml N of Napoleon RD · Structure no. 8755264

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa is a steel truss - thru carrying Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCuckle Creek Road
CrossesDCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa
Location0.50 Ml N of Napoleon RD
RouteCounty Highway T242A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36961, -83.58166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic208 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa 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 Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cuckle Creek Road over DCH2397 Cuckle Creek Roa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.