US Bridges

S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.9 Tenth Mi. N. S.R. 747 · Structure no. 0900184

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,964
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 12,964 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,994 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 4
CrossesGregory Creek
Location0.9 Tenth Mi. N. S.R. 747
RouteState Highway 4
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43468, -84.43604
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,964 (2015)
Projected traffic17,994 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is S.R. 4 over Gregory 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek carry?

About 12,964 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 4 over Gregory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.