Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Ohio · .42 Mi.N.Of Ripley Corp. · Structure no. 0833533
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.