US Bridges

Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .08 MI S Wasson · Structure no. 1943316

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHillgrove-South
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.08 MI S Wasson
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14898, -84.76998
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillgrove-South 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hillgrove-South over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.