US Bridges

CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.027 Mile E. of T635 · Structure no. 5340497

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 24 Union Avenue
CrossesThomas Fork
Location0.027 Mile E. of T635
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.03343, -82.06247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2015)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork 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 CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 Union Avenue over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.