US Bridges

Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree

Good

Highland County, Ohio · West of County RD 29 · Structure no. 3633128

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRidge RD #147
CrossesE. Fork of Whiteoak Cree
LocationWest of County RD 29
RouteCounty Highway T0147
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07609, -83.70776
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD #147 over E. Fork of Whiteoak Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.