US Bridges

County Road 11 over Meigs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 700 Ft South Twp Road 758 · Structure no. 5830753

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Meigs Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 11 over Meigs Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 11
CrossesMeigs Creek
Location700 Ft South Twp Road 758
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73333, -81.75833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
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 County Road 11 over Meigs Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 11 over Meigs Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 11 over Meigs Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Meigs Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Meigs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.