US Bridges

Wildcat over Greenville Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .13 MI W SR 571 · Structure no. 1940333

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildcat over Greenville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildcat over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWildcat
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.13 MI W SR 571
RouteCounty Highway T0089
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12132, -84.67938
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2015)
Projected traffic455 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wildcat over Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildcat over Greenville Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wildcat over Greenville Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wildcat over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wildcat over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.