US Bridges

Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 2.46 M. N. of US 68 · Structure no. 0835382

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2035. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNewhope Whtoak ST
CrossesEast Fork of White Oak C
Location2.46 M. N. of US 68
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98977, -83.88873
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2015)
Projected traffic673 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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 Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Newhope Whtoak ST over East Fork of White Oak C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.