US Bridges

SR 143 over Trib. of Little Leading

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.01M N of Jct. SR 684 · Structure no. 5302293

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 143 over Trib. of Little Leading is a concrete culvert carrying SR 143 over Trib. of Little Leading in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 143
CrossesTrib. of Little Leading
Location0.01M N of Jct. SR 684
RouteState Highway 143
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12597, -82.13359
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2015)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib. of Little Leading built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 143 over Trib. of Little Leading 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 143 over Trib. of Little Leading carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 143 over Trib. of Little Leading?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns SR 143 over Trib. of Little Leading?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.