US Bridges

TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib.

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.413 Mile E. of T370 · Structure no. 5336775

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib. is a concrete slab carrying TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib. in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 265 Number Nine
CrossesForked Run Trib.
Location0.413 Mile E. of T370
RouteCounty Highway T0265
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11906, -81.79835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib. carry?

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

How long is TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 265 Number Nine over Forked Run Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.