US Bridges

Neff Road over Painter Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .58 MI W Red Rvr-W Grove · Structure no. 1936417

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neff Road over Painter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Neff Road over Painter Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNeff Road
CrossesPainter Creek
Location.58 MI W Red Rvr-W Grove
RouteCounty Highway C0145
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06494, -84.45976
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Neff Road over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neff Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Neff Road over Painter Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Neff Road over Painter Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Neff Road over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.