Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · 1.23 Mi. N of Dead End · Structure no. 7135521
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Higgenbotham 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 Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Higgenbotham RD over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.