US Bridges

SR 143 over Leading Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 4.5M S Athens Co. Line · Structure no. 5302536

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 143 over Leading Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 143 over Leading Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 143
CrossesLeading Creek
Location4.5M S Athens Co. Line
RouteState Highway 143
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16289, -82.21943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2015)
Projected traffic508 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 143 over Leading Creek 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 Leading Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 143 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 143 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.