US Bridges

S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 8.92 Mi. N. of B&o Rr. · Structure no. 0706736

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,938
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,078 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R.149
CrossesLittle Mcmahon Creek
Location8.92 Mi. N. of B&o Rr.
RouteState Highway 149
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02735, -80.81893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2018)
Projected traffic4,078 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.149 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.149 over Little Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.