US Bridges

Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck

PoorClosed to traffic

Jackson County, Ohio · .19 Mile East of T-925 · Structure no. 4035232

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamey DR
CrossesBuckeye Ck
Location.19 Mile East of T-925
RouteCounty Highway T0517
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0524, -82.72385
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 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 Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ramey DR over Buckeye Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.