US Bridges

SR 143 over Thomas Fork

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.69M N of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 5302103

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 143 over Thomas Fork is a concrete slab carrying SR 143 over Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 143
CrossesThomas Fork
Location1.69M N of JCT SR 7
RouteState Highway 143
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05916, -82.05956
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 143 over Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 143 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 143 over Thomas Fork carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 143 over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 143 over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.