US Bridges

Buckneck over Greenville Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.14 S of USR36 · Structure no. 5537797

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckneck over Greenville Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buckneck over Greenville 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 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuckneck
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location0.14 S of USR36
RouteCounty Highway 80
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11703, -84.41159
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2015)
Projected traffic1,060 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 Buckneck over Greenville Creek built?

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

What condition is Buckneck over Greenville 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 2023.

How much traffic does Buckneck over Greenville Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buckneck over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buckneck over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.