US Bridges

US 68 over White Oak Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 2.35 MI S of SR 774 · Structure no. 0801658

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,404
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over White Oak Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 68 over White Oak Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,404 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,277 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 68
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.35 MI S of SR 774
RouteU.S. Route 68
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96539, -83.9143
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,404 (2015)
Projected traffic10,277 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 68 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 68 over White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 68 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 7,404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 68 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.