US Bridges

SR-49 over Greenville Creek

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Darke County, Ohio · .41 MI NW of JCT SR-121 · Structure no. 1901176

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,293
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-49 over Greenville Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR-49 over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 118 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,293 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,675 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-49
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.41 MI NW of JCT SR-121
RouteState Highway 49
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10387, -84.63494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,293 (2018)
Projected traffic15,675 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-49 over Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR-49 over Greenville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-49 over Greenville Creek carry?

About 11,293 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-49 over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR-49 over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.