US Bridges

Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 1.00MI. E. of Trebein Rd. · Structure no. 2930986

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
974
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 974 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,434 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHilltop RD
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location1.00MI. E. of Trebein Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0073
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71495, -83.97557
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2020)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2040
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 Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltop 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hilltop RD over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.