US Bridges

SR 124 over Laucks Run

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 5.11M W of JCT SR 248 · Structure no. 5301785

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Laucks Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 124 over Laucks Run in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesLaucks Run
Location5.11M W of JCT SR 248
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02999, -81.78096
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2015)
Projected traffic446 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Laucks Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Laucks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Laucks Run carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Laucks Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Laucks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.