US Bridges

Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2.28 MI E of Beavervalley · Structure no. 2930471

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,598
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,337 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFairground RD
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location2.28 MI E of Beavervalley
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73616, -83.97889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2018)
Projected traffic3,337 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Fairground RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fairground RD over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.