US Bridges

SR589 over Branch Lost Creek

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 2.3 Mi. S.Of JCT.USR36 · Structure no. 5504562

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR589 over Branch Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR589 over Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,307 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR589
CrossesBranch Lost Creek
Location2.3 Mi. S.Of JCT.USR36
RouteState Highway 589
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11183, -84.11442
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2015)
Projected traffic2,307 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR589 over Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR589 over Branch Lost 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 SR589 over Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR589 over Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR589 over Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.