US Bridges

Little Creek RD over Little Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .02 Mi. E of Storts RD · Structure no. 7134983

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek RD over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Creek RD over Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLittle Creek RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.02 Mi. E of Storts RD
RouteCounty Highway C0087
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37496, -83.1985
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek RD over Little 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 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 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.