US Bridges

CR 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.315 Mile E. of T105 · Structure no. 5342341

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,146
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 124 Tornado
CrossesYellowbush Creek
Location0.315 Mile E. of T105
RouteCounty Highway C0124
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97277, -81.88355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2015)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek 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 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 Tornado over Yellowbush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.