Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek
FairGreene County, Ohio · 0.01 MI S of 2nd ST · Structure no. 2939630
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,889
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 80 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 4,889 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,155 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 4,889 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Bellbrook over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.