US Bridges

Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek

Poor

Greene County, Ohio · Approximately 250 West O · Structure no. AFOHZHTV30981

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHebble Creek Road
CrossesHebble Creek
LocationApproximately 250 West O
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79975, -84.05933
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Hebble Creek Road over Hebble Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.