US Bridges

TR 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek

FairPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.011 Mile W of C10 · Structure no. 5338522

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 183 Entsminger
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.011 Mile W of C10
RouteCounty Highway T0183
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05601, -82.19455
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic22 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 183 Entsminger 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 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 183 Entsminger over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.