US Bridges

SR 124 over Oldtown Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 1M W of JCT US 33 · Structure no. 5303001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Oldtown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 124 over Oldtown Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location1M W of JCT US 33
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95295, -81.81459
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2015)
Projected traffic677 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Oldtown 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 124 over Oldtown Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 124 over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.