US Bridges

TR 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.518 Miles NE of T342 · Structure no. 5338506

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 41 Parkinson
CrossesLeading Creek
Location1.518 Miles NE of T342
RouteCounty Highway T0041
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.03962, -82.15903
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is TR 41 Parkinson over Leading 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns TR 41 Parkinson over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.