US Bridges

Reed RD over Swamp Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .03 MI N Day · Structure no. 1958437

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
979
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed RD over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reed RD over Swamp Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,359 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReed RD
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location.03 MI N Day
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27751, -84.48285
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2015)
Projected traffic1,359 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Reed RD over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed RD over Swamp 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 Reed RD over Swamp Creek carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reed RD over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reed RD over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.