US Bridges

SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.96 MI W of SR 136 · Structure no. 0103004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,706 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesHills Fork of Eagle Cree
Location1.96 MI W of SR 136
RouteState Highway 125
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80626, -83.63809
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2021)
Projected traffic1,706 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Hills Fork of Eagle Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.