US Bridges

Springcreek over Rush Creek

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · 0.89 N of CR197 · Structure no. 5537002

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springcreek over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Springcreek over Rush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringcreek
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.89 N of CR197
RouteCounty Highway 259
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19277, -84.2029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 Springcreek over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springcreek over Rush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Springcreek over Rush Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Springcreek over Rush Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Springcreek over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.