US Bridges

Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E Old CHARL-TR44 · Structure no. 2432609

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRed Bud RD-TR45
CrossesLees Creek-Red Bud Road
Location0.6 MI E Old CHARL-TR44
RouteCounty Highway T0045
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42875, -83.54577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud RD-TR45 over Lees Creek-Red Bud Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.