US Bridges

CR 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.011 Mile E. of T78 · Structure no. 5340993

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 22 Laurel Cliff
CrossesE. Br. Thomas Fork
Location0.011 Mile E. of T78
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05606, -82.0285
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2015)
Projected traffic586 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. 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 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22 Laurel Cliff over E. Br. Thomas Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.