US Bridges

Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · Just South of Refugee · Structure no. 2362546

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWindmiller Drive
CrossesGeorges Creek
LocationJust South of Refugee
RouteCity Street WINDM
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90874, -82.78051
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic139 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windmiller Drive over Georges 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns Windmiller Drive over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.