US Bridges

Ballard Road over Caesars Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Ohio · 2.29 MI N of Jasper RD · Structure no. 2934744

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road over Caesars Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Ballard Road over Caesars Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 142 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBallard Road
CrossesCaesars Creek
Location2.29 MI N of Jasper RD
RouteCounty Highway T0006
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67823, -83.81497
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballard Road over Caesars Creek built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Ballard Road over Caesars 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ballard Road over Caesars Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ballard Road over Caesars Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Road over Caesars Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.