US Bridges

Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 330 Ft SW C-25 Int. · Structure no. 4038509

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Ridge Road
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location330 Ft SW C-25 Int.
RouteCounty Highway C0069
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09756, -82.75473
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2011)
Projected traffic228 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Ridge Road over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.