US Bridges

County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Ohio · Int of CR-34 and CR-31 · Structure no. 5835259

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 34
CrossesMeigs Creeks
LocationInt of CR-34 and CR-31
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66667, -81.75
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 34 over Meigs Creeks?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.