US Bridges

Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 100W.OF SR.325 325 · Structure no. 2742616

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBuckeye Hills RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location100W.OF SR.325 325
RouteCounty Highway CO079
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89339, -82.38333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2015)
Projected traffic583 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 Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Buckeye Hills RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.