US Bridges

Rhoric RD over Factory Creek

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just West of CR 9 · Structure no. 0547670

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhoric RD over Factory Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rhoric RD over Factory Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRhoric RD
CrossesFactory Creek
LocationJust West of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway C0100
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33952, -82.19022
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rhoric RD over Factory Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhoric RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rhoric RD over Factory Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rhoric RD over Factory Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rhoric RD over Factory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.