US Bridges

TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.01 MI E of JCT Ch 4 · Structure no. 0733873

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTR 1249 Willow Grv
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location0.01 MI E of JCT Ch 4
RouteCounty Highway T1249
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04308, -80.84731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2015)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1249 Willow Grv over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.