US Bridges

SR 124 over Groundhog Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.9M E of JCT Usr 33 · Structure no. 5301718

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Groundhog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Groundhog Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,087 by 2035. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesGroundhog Creek
Location1.9M E of JCT Usr 33
RouteState Highway 124
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96849, -81.78588
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic783 (2015)
Projected traffic1,087 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Groundhog Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Groundhog 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Groundhog Creek carry?

About 783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Groundhog Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Groundhog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.