US Bridges

Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 200 Ft E of Twp Road 249 · Structure no. 5831628

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 102 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 942
CrossesOlive Green Creek
Location200 Ft E of Twp Road 249
RouteCounty Highway 942
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64565, -81.60787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2015)
Projected traffic71 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 Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Township Road 942 over Olive Green 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 Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 942 over Olive Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.