US Bridges

CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek

Good

Wyandot County, Ohio · Just E of CH108E · Structure no. 8835020

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek is a other culvert carrying CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCH44B
CrossesLittle Tymochtee Creek
LocationJust E of CH108E
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87608, -83.32174
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2015)
Projected traffic452 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CH44B over Little 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 CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CH44B over Little Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.