US Bridges

Township Road 942 over Little Olive Green Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · Int. TR-941 and TR-942 · Structure no. 5831644

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 942 over Little Olive Green Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 942 over Little Olive Green Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTownship Road 942
CrossesLittle Olive Green Creek
LocationInt. TR-941 and TR-942
RouteCounty Highway TR942
StateOhio
Coordinates39.625, -81.64
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 Little Olive Green Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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

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

How long is Township Road 942 over Little Olive Green Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 942 over Little Olive Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.