US Bridges

Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .05-CR 12 .2MIS JCT CR13 · Structure no. 8234965

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
226
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12 in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Drive
CrossesKelley Branch Off CR 12
Location.05-CR 12 .2MIS JCT CR13
RouteCounty Highway DRIVE
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21022, -82.63092
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2015)
Projected traffic314 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12 carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Private Drive over Kelley Branch Off CR 12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.