US Bridges

SR 124 over Morgans Fork

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 1.88 MI W of SR 772 · Structure no. 6601383

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,333
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Morgans Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Morgans Fork in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,626 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesMorgans Fork
Location1.88 MI W of SR 772
RouteState Highway 124
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09904, -83.16875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2015)
Projected traffic4,626 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Morgans Fork built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 124 over Morgans Fork 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 Morgans Fork carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Morgans Fork?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Morgans Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.