US Bridges

TR 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.016 Mile N. of C20 · Structure no. 5340950

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork is a concrete slab carrying TR 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 27A Long Hollow
CrossesE. Br. Thomas Fork
Location0.016 Mile N. of C20
RouteCounty Highway T0027
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06896, -82.01827
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic28 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 27A Long Hollow 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 TR 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns TR 27A Long Hollow over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.