US Bridges

SR 124 over Sunfish Creek

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 5.99 MI E of Highland Cty · Structure no. 6601146

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Sunfish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 124 over Sunfish Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 6 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesSunfish Creek
Location5.99 MI E of Highland Cty
RouteState Highway 124
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09157, -83.28774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sunfish Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 124 over 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 Sunfish Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 124 over Sunfish Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Sunfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.