US Bridges

Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 1.47 MI N of Stutsman RD · Structure no. 2934043

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
962
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,359 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairfield RD
CrossesBra Little Beaver Creek
Location1.47 MI N of Stutsman RD
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69971, -84.06594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2020)
Projected traffic10,359 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield RD over Bra Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.