US Bridges

C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.895 Mile E. of T29 · Structure no. 5334071

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run is a concrete slab carrying C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC31 Baldknbs Stivr
CrossesLaucks Run
Location0.895 Mile E. of T29
RouteCounty Highway C0031
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01419, -81.78995
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2015)
Projected traffic217 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C31 Baldknbs Stivr over Laucks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.