US Bridges

Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .50 MI S of Hallsville Pk · Structure no. 7149220

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRittenour RD
CrossesKinnikinnick Creek
Location.50 MI S of Hallsville Pk
RouteCounty Highway T0249
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45292, -82.88276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rittenour RD over Kinnikinnick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.