US Bridges

T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.881 Mile NE of T139 Lt. · Structure no. 5334802

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT138 Trouble Creek
CrossesGroundhog Creek
Location0.881 Mile NE of T139 Lt.
RouteCounty Highway T0138
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00274, -81.82876
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 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 T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog 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 T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek carry?

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

How long is T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns T138 Trouble Creek over Groundhog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.