US Bridges

SR 7 over Dirt Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.02M N of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 5300126

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,356
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Dirt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Dirt Creek 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 7,356 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,210 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesDirt Creek
Location0.02M N of JCT SR 143
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates39.03895, -82.06114
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,356 (2015)
Projected traffic10,210 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Dirt Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Dirt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Dirt Creek carry?

About 7,356 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Dirt Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Dirt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.