Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Ohio · 250 Ft. S of Twp RD 248 · Structure no. 5831237
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 122 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 249 over Olive Green Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.