US Bridges

Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .059 MI East Trebein Rd. · Structure no. 2934191

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,681
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLudlow Road
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location.059 MI East Trebein Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0045
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75069, -83.97691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,681 (2018)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ludlow Road 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 Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 2,681 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ludlow Road over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.