US Bridges

SR49A over Painter Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · 1.71 MI S of Jct. SR49 · Structure no. 1901516

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,851
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR49A over Painter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR49A over Painter Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,851 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,121 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR49A
CrossesPainter Creek
Location1.71 MI S of Jct. SR49
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99315, -84.55328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,851 (2015)
Projected traffic8,121 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR49A over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR49A over Painter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR49A over Painter Creek carry?

About 5,851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR49A over Painter Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR49A over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.