US Bridges

Temple Street over Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.43 W of SR 41 · Structure no. 2460068

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,588
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Street over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Temple Street over Paint Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,652 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTemple Street
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.43 W of SR 41
RouteCity Street TEMPL
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53524, -83.44578
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2023)
Projected traffic1,652 by 2043
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 Temple Street over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Temple Street over Paint 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 Temple Street over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Temple Street over Paint Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Street over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.