US Bridges

CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.407 Mile E. of T132 · Structure no. 5334659

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,915 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 124 Tornado
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location0.407 Mile E. of T132
RouteCounty Highway C0124
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96507, -81.82975
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2015)
Projected traffic1,915 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 Tornado 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 CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 Tornado over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.