US Bridges

TH44B over Tymochtee Creek

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Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.40 Miles W of TH103H · Structure no. 8835004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH44B over Tymochtee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TH44B over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTH44B
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location0.40 Miles W of TH103H
RouteCounty Highway T0044
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87577, -83.36971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TH44B over Tymochtee Creek built?

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

What condition is TH44B over Tymochtee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TH44B over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TH44B over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TH44B over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.