US Bridges

SR 124 over Dry Bone Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 6.52 MI E of Hig Cty Line · Structure no. 6601189

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Dry Bone Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 124 over Dry Bone Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,825 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesDry Bone Creek
Location6.52 MI E of Hig Cty Line
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0937, -83.27873
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 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 closed29.2 mi (47 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 Dry Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Dry Bone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Dry Bone Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 124 over Dry Bone Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Dry Bone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.