US Bridges

LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N of Stemen RD NW · Structure no. 2331462

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd) is a concrete arch - deck carrying LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLIB46 Poplar Creek
CrossesPoplar CR (poplar CR Rd)
Location0.5 MI N of Stemen RD NW
RouteCounty Highway T0235
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89428, -82.66787
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2015)
Projected traffic136 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd) carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LIB46 Poplar Creek over Poplar CR (poplar CR Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.