US Bridges

TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · Just North of US 50 · Structure no. 0533130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTR 31
CrossesTrib Margarets Creek
LocationJust North of US 50
RouteCounty Highway T0031
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28854, -82.13417
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2015)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 31 over Trib Margarets 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 TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns TR 31 over Trib Margarets Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.