US Bridges

SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 4.21 MI E of Highland Cty · Structure no. 6601111

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 94 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesLittle Sunfish Creek
Location4.21 MI E of Highland Cty
RouteState Highway 124
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08562, -83.3162
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2015)
Projected traffic1,825 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 124 over Little Sunfish 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Little Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.