US Bridges

Moorman RD over Rea Ditch

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 2.66 MI NE of County RD 9 · Structure no. 4930770

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moorman RD over Rea Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Moorman RD over Rea Ditch in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesMoorman RD
CrossesRea Ditch
Location2.66 MI NE of County RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79919, -83.36481
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2015)
Projected traffic176 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Moorman RD over Rea Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moorman RD over Rea Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moorman RD over Rea Ditch carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moorman RD over Rea Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Moorman RD over Rea Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.