US Bridges

TR 26 Folden over Leading Creek

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.327 Miles N. of C6 · Structure no. 5333644

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 26 Folden over Leading Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 26 Folden over Leading Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 26 Folden
CrossesLeading Creek
Location1.327 Miles N. of C6
RouteCounty Highway T0026
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1211, -82.22944
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic22 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 26 Folden over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is TR 26 Folden over Leading 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 26 Folden over Leading Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 26 Folden over Leading Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 26 Folden over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.