US Bridges

Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary

PoorPosted for load

Madison County, Ohio · 4.16 MI N of County RD 4 · Structure no. 4932471

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,489
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpring Valley Rd.
CrossesDeer Creek Tributary
Location4.16 MI N of County RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90542, -83.39897
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,489 (2015)
Projected traffic2,067 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley Rd. over Deer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.