US Bridges

S.R.-571 over Painter Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 3.62MI.NW.OF Miami County · Structure no. 1903616

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.-571 over Painter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S.R.-571 over Painter Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,051 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS.R.-571
CrossesPainter Creek
Location3.62MI.NW.OF Miami County
RouteState Highway 571
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04207, -84.48116
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2018)
Projected traffic3,051 by 2038
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

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.-571 over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.-571 over Painter 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 S.R.-571 over Painter Creek carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.R.-571 over Painter Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.-571 over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.