US Bridges

County Road 5 over Meigs Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 200 Ft West of CR 31 · Structure no. 5835070

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Meigs Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 5 over Meigs Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesMeigs Creek
Location200 Ft West of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.655, -81.74167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2015)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 5 over Meigs Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Meigs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Meigs Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Meigs Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Meigs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.