US Bridges

TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.811 Mile NW of T223 · Structure no. 5331455

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 82 Wickham
CrossesKingsbury Creek
Location0.811 Mile NW of T223
RouteCounty Highway T0082
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11338, -81.98169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 82 Wickham over Kingsbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.