US Bridges

Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Ohio · .25 MI W SR41 · Structure no. 2431009

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCreamer RD C0089
CrossesCreamer RD - Sugar CR
Location.25 MI W SR41
RouteCounty Highway C0089
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62922, -83.53524
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Creamer RD C0089 over Creamer RD - Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.