Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .17 MI SW SR 571 · Structure no. 1943472
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillgrove-South over Dismal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hillgrove-South over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.