Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek
GoodMuskingum County, Ohio · 150 Ft W of Cutler Lake R · Structure no. 6030548
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Drake and Martin R 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Drake and Martin R over Meigs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.