US Bridges

Little Creek RD over Little Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .20 Mi. S. of Jamison RD · Structure no. 7135025

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
118 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 steel truss - thru carrying Little Creek RD over Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLittle Creek RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.20 Mi. S. of Jamison RD
RouteCounty Highway C0087
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38173, -83.18869
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 1997, making it 28 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 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.