US Bridges

County Road 12 over Kelley Creek

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.1 MI S of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 8230285

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Kelley Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 12 over Kelley Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesKelley Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT US 50
RouteCounty Highway 80012
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25801, -82.63199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County Road 12 over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 12 over Kelley 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 County Road 12 over Kelley Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.