US Bridges

Little Creek RD over Little Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.09 Mi. N of SR-28 · Structure no. 7134932

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek RD over Little Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Little Creek RD over Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLittle Creek RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.09 Mi. N of SR-28
RouteCounty Highway C0087
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36378, -83.20425
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2015)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little Creek RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Little Creek RD over 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 Little Creek RD over Little Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Little Creek RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.