US Bridges

Wasson over Greenville Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .13 MI E Hillgrove-South · Structure no. 1944185

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wasson over Greenville Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wasson over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWasson
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.13 MI E Hillgrove-South
RouteCounty Highway C0123
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15033, -84.76747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wasson over Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wasson over Greenville 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wasson over Greenville Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wasson over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wasson over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.