US Bridges

Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 0.62 MI N Ripley Corp · Structure no. 0834920

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRipley RD
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location0.62 MI N Ripley Corp
RouteCounty Highway C0062
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75982, -83.82795
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic372 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ripley RD over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.