US Bridges

Spangler Road over Hebble Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 1 MI S of SR 444 · Structure no. 2961296

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,726
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spangler Road over Hebble Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spangler Road over Hebble Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpangler Road
CrossesHebble Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 444
RouteCity Street 51
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83071, -83.99956
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,726 (2018)
Projected traffic810 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

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 Spangler Road over Hebble Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spangler Road over Hebble 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spangler Road over Hebble Creek carry?

About 1,726 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spangler Road over Hebble Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Spangler Road over Hebble Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.