US Bridges

Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .8 Mi. E. of Jct. C4B · Structure no. 0830356

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek is a concrete slab carrying Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDelhi Arnheim RD
CrossesW Fork of Straight Creek
Location.8 Mi. E. of Jct. C4B
RouteCounty Highway C017A
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93429, -83.86186
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2015)
Projected traffic375 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Delhi Arnheim RD over W Fork of Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.