US Bridges

SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · .55 M S of SR 147 · Structure no. 0705233

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location.55 M S of SR 147
RouteState Highway 149
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0306, -81.02915
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2015)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 149 over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Mcmahon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 149 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.