US Bridges

Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .18 MI S Oakes · Structure no. 1933655

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRed River-West Grv
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location.18 MI S Oakes
RouteCounty Highway T0031
StateOhio
Coordinates39.965, -84.44667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2015)
Projected traffic421 by 2035
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 Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red River-West Grv over Ludlow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red River-West Grv over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.