US Bridges

Fourth Street over Greenville Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .29 MI W Ohio Street · Structure no. 1941542

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,044
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Street over Greenville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fourth Street over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFourth Street
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.29 MI W Ohio Street
RouteCounty Highway 820
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10681, -84.62224
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2015)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Fourth Street over Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Street 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 Fourth Street over Greenville Creek carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Street over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Street over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.