US Bridges

County Road 11 over Meigs Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · Unionville · Structure no. 5835119

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 11 over Meigs Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 11 over Meigs Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 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 11
CrossesMeigs Creek
LocationUnionville
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62833, -81.72
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 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 11 over Meigs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 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 March 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 11 over Meigs Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 11 over Meigs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.