US Bridges

Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Ohio · .5 Mi. E. of T28 · Structure no. 0830666

Built
1879
146 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 146 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgemiller Rd.
CrossesWest Fork of Eagle Creek
Location.5 Mi. E. of T28
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.837, -83.75083
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2015)
Projected traffic205 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle 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 Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Georgemiller Rd. over West Fork of Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.