US Bridges

Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .40 MI N Painter-Ck Arc · Structure no. 1937871

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,965 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGettys-Pitsburg RD
CrossesPainter Creek
Location.40 MI N Painter-Ck Arc
RouteCounty Highway C0650
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02658, -84.48864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2015)
Projected traffic1,965 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 Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gettys-Pitsburg RD 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 Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gettys-Pitsburg RD over Painter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.