US Bridges

Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .25 MI S SR 571 · Structure no. 1943197

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPalestine-Uc
CrossesBranch Ofgreenville Cree
Location.25 MI S SR 571
RouteCounty Highway C0030
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1563, -84.7509
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2015)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Palestine-Uc over Branch Ofgreenville Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.