US Bridges

County Road 11 over Meigs Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 725 Ft North of CR-91 · Structure no. 5830826

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
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 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 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
Location725 Ft North of CR-91
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75328, -81.77254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 1997, making it 28 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 January 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Meigs Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Meigs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.