US Bridges

CR 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.025 Mile N. of C404 · Structure no. 5340578

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,684
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 2,684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,725 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75 Hiland
CrossesE. Br. Thomas Fork
Location0.025 Mile N. of C404
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0443, -82.05192
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,684 (2015)
Projected traffic3,725 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 Hiland over E. Br. 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 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork carry?

About 2,684 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 Hiland over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.