US Bridges

Charleton Mill over Massies Creek

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Greene County, Ohio · 0.40 MI E of Wilb-Clifton · Structure no. 2934965

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleton Mill over Massies Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Charleton Mill over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCharleton Mill
CrossesMassies Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Wilb-Clifton
RouteCounty Highway T0029
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72927, -83.87069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Charleton Mill over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charleton Mill over Massies 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Charleton Mill over Massies Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Charleton Mill over Massies Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Charleton Mill over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.