T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek
PoorPosted for loadMeigs County, Ohio · 1.030 Miles NE of T136 · Structure no. 5334632
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T135 Sellers Ridge over Groundhog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.