US Bridges

Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 3 M East of SR 770 · Structure no. 0133108

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
547
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 80 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNichols Ridge Rd.
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location3 M East of SR 770
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93802, -83.48751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2015)
Projected traffic759 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols Ridge Rd. over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.