US Bridges

SR 286 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 0.3 Mile W. of US 68 · Structure no. 0803251

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 286 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 286 over Five Mile Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,076 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 286
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.3 Mile W. of US 68
RouteState Highway 286
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10654, -83.93755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2015)
Projected traffic1,076 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 286 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 286 over Five Mile 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 SR 286 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 286 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 286 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.