US Bridges

Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Ross County, Ohio · .28 MI NW of Cupps Bridge · Structure no. 7133596

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWestfall RD
CrossesTrib. of Little Creek
Location.28 MI NW of Cupps Bridge
RouteCounty Highway C0060
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3741, -83.24215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2015)
Projected traffic396 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Westfall RD over Trib. of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.