US Bridges

TR124 over Whetstone Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .30 Mi.E.Card.E.Corp.Line · Structure no. 5931738

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR124 over Whetstone Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR124 over Whetstone Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 393 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR124
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location.30 Mi.E.Card.E.Corp.Line
RouteCounty Highway T0124
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49947, -82.87726
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2005)
Projected traffic393 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$473 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR124 over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is TR124 over Whetstone 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does TR124 over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is TR124 over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR124 over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.