US Bridges

Factory RD over Leading Creek

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just West of CR 10 · Structure no. 0550760

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory RD over Leading Creek is a concrete slab carrying Factory RD over Leading Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, 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 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFactory RD
CrossesLeading Creek
LocationJust West of CR 10
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24169, -82.24999
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Factory RD over Leading Creek built?

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

What condition is Factory RD over Leading 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 Factory RD over Leading Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Factory RD over Leading Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Factory RD over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.