US Bridges

CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.179 Mile SE of T693 · Structure no. 5340462

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork 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.

It carries about 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5 Bradbury
CrossesThomas Fork
Location0.179 Mile SE of T693
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02344, -82.08398
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2015)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork built?

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

What condition is CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork 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 CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5 Bradbury over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.