US Bridges

Faulkner RD over Painters Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.96 MI N of Gre CO Line · Structure no. 2935538

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Faulkner RD over Painters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Faulkner RD over Painters Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFaulkner RD
CrossesPainters Creek
Location0.96 MI N of Gre CO Line
RouteCounty Highway T0049
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5748, -83.83591
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Faulkner RD over Painters Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Faulkner RD over Painters 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Faulkner RD over Painters Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Faulkner RD over Painters Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Faulkner RD over Painters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.