US Bridges

Hogpath over Painter Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .02 MI W Swinger · Structure no. 1937138

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogpath over Painter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hogpath over Painter Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHogpath
CrossesPainter Creek
Location.02 MI W Swinger
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05021, -84.47556
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2015)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Hogpath over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hogpath 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hogpath over Painter Creek carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hogpath over Painter Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hogpath over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.