US Bridges

SR 7 over Thomas Fork

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.07M S of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 5300096

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Thomas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Thomas Fork 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 5,945 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,252 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesThomas Fork
Location1.07M S of JCT SR 143
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02361, -82.06648
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,945 (2015)
Projected traffic8,252 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 Thomas Fork built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Thomas Fork 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 Thomas Fork carry?

About 5,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.