US Bridges

Westfall RD over Branch of Little Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .10MI S of Ragged Ridge R · Structure no. 7133707

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
879
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfall RD over Branch of Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westfall RD over Branch of Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 879 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWestfall RD
CrossesBranch of Little Creek
Location.10MI S of Ragged Ridge R
RouteCounty Highway C0060
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39016, -83.20679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2015)
Projected traffic1,220 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 Branch of Little Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Westfall RD over Branch 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 Branch of Little Creek carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westfall RD over Branch of Little Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Westfall RD over Branch of Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.