US Bridges

Ramey Drive over Buckeye Creek

Poor

Jackson County, Ohio · 1.29 Miles North of C-82 · Structure no. 4041615

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramey Drive over Buckeye Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ramey Drive over Buckeye Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamey Drive
CrossesBuckeye Creek
Location1.29 Miles North of C-82
RouteCounty Highway T0517
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04514, -82.7349
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Drive over Buckeye Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramey Drive over Buckeye Creek 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 Drive over Buckeye Creek carry?

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

How long is Ramey Drive over Buckeye Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramey Drive over Buckeye Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.