US Bridges

Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Ohio · 0.26 MI S of CR 59 · Structure no. 8332967

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 27 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVillage Ridge DR
CrossesBr. of Little Muddy Cree
Location0.26 MI S of CR 59
RouteCounty Highway T0849
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37854, -84.33639
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Village Ridge DR over Br. of Little Muddy Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.