US Bridges

Falls RD over Buckskin Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 3.92MI E of Rapid Forge R · Structure no. 7131917

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls RD over Buckskin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falls RD over Buckskin Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFalls RD
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location3.92MI E of Rapid Forge R
RouteCounty Highway C0040
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2372, -83.27659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic167 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Falls RD over Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls RD over Buckskin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Falls RD over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Falls RD over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Falls RD over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.