US Bridges

SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.43M N Gallia Co. Line · Structure no. 5300037

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,159
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204 in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,549 by 2035. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesLeading Creek & TR 204
Location2.43M N Gallia Co. Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.99266, -82.0764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,159 (2015)
Projected traffic8,549 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204 carry?

About 6,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Leading Creek & TR 204?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.