US Bridges

Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · 0.23KM S of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8403783

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River is a steel truss - deck carrying Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld S.R. 124
CrossesLittle Hocking River
Location0.23KM S of JCT Usr 50
RouteCounty Highway C0124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26423, -81.69798
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old S.R. 124 over Little Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.