US 52 over Red Oak Creek
FairBrown County, Ohio · Ripley · Structure no. 0801119
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,173
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Red Oak Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 52 over Red Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,568 by 2035. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Red Oak 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 52 over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 6,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.