US Bridges

CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.05 M. W of CR43 · Structure no. 5534771

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR143 Wheelock Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.05 M. W of CR43
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94978, -84.27748
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR143 Wheelock Rd. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.