US Bridges

T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.261 Mile NW of T133 · Structure no. 5334535

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek is a concrete slab carrying T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 102 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT134 Sharon Hollow
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location0.261 Mile NW of T133
RouteCounty Highway T0134
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98643, -81.8433
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
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek carry?

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

How long is T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T134 Sharon Hollow over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.