Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek
PoorMiami County, Ohio · 1.18 N of CR17 · Structure no. 5531322
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 121 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.