US Bridges

SR 124 over Hysell Run

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.74M W of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5301416

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Hysell Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 124 over Hysell Run in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,372 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesHysell Run
Location1.74M W of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02903, -82.09756
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2015)
Projected traffic4,372 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 124 over Hysell Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Hysell Run 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 SR 124 over Hysell Run carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Hysell Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Hysell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.