Norman Hill RD over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoss County, Ohio · .01 Mi. S of Mccalla RD · Structure no. 7135769
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 311
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norman Hill RD over Little Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Norman Hill RD over Little Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 121 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Norman Hill RD over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Norman Hill RD over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Norman Hill RD over Little Creek carry?
About 311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Norman Hill RD over Little Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Norman Hill RD over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.