US Bridges

TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork

PoorPosted for load

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.11 Mile S. of SR124 · Structure no. 5340829

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 655 Snowden
CrossesThomas Fork
Location0.11 Mile S. of SR124
RouteCounty Highway T0655
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02567, -82.07188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic17 by 2035
Trucks—
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 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 655 Snowden over Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.