US Bridges

Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · Just W of CR 45 Museville · Structure no. 6030084

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRural Dale RD
CrossesMeigs Creek
LocationJust W of CR 45 Museville
RouteCounty Highway C0031
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7887, -81.79973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2015)
Projected traffic731 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rural Dale RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rural Dale RD over Meigs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.