US Bridges

T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.004 Miles E. of C34 · Structure no. 5332958

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 74 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT119 Vinegar St.
CrossesHorse Cave Creek
Location2.004 Miles E. of C34
RouteCounty Highway T0119
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04488, -81.92151
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2015)
Projected traffic436 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave 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 T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T119 Vinegar St. over Horse Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.