US Bridges

Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 410 Ft West of SR682 · Structure no. 0533572

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,307
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 97 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 5 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 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,814 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVore Ridge RD
CrossesLittle Factory Creek
Location410 Ft West of SR682
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33668, -82.1367
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2015)
Projected traffic1,814 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Vore Ridge RD over Little Factory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.