US Bridges

Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 500S.OF Deer Creek Rd. · Structure no. 2742462

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt Tabor Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location500S.OF Deer Creek Rd.
RouteCounty Highway CO089
StateOhio
Coordinates38.94061, -82.39878
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2015)
Projected traffic186 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Tabor Road over Deer 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 Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Tabor Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.