US Bridges

SR-502 over W Br Greenville Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 3.6MI.W. If Jct. SR-49 · Structure no. 1903101

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-502 over W Br Greenville Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-502 over W Br Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,117 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR-502
CrossesW Br Greenville Creek
Location3.6MI.W. If Jct. SR-49
RouteState Highway 502
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10619, -84.69821
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2015)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR-502 over W Br Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-502 over W Br 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-502 over W Br Greenville Creek carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-502 over W Br Greenville Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-502 over W Br Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.