US Bridges

TH49C over Tymochtee Creek

Fair

Wyandot County, Ohio · 0.50 Miles W of TH103G · Structure no. 8835926

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH49C over Tymochtee Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TH49C over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTH49C
CrossesTymochtee Creek
Location0.50 Miles W of TH103G
RouteCounty Highway T0049
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84677, -83.36121
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 TH49C over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH49C over Tymochtee Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TH49C over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TH49C over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TH49C over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.