US Bridges

SR-571 over Ludlow Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · .05MI.E. of Jct. SR-55 · Structure no. 5504139

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,649
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-571 over Ludlow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-571 over Ludlow Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,649 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,841 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-571
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location.05MI.E. of Jct. SR-55
RouteState Highway 571
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99223, -84.39369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,649 (2015)
Projected traffic7,841 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-571 over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-571 over Ludlow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-571 over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 5,649 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-571 over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-571 over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.