US Bridges

SR-4 over Dry Run Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .07 Mi. S. JCT.SR-725 · Structure no. 5700205

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,401
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-4 over Dry Run Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,401 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,213 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR-4
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location.07 Mi. S. JCT.SR-725
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64261, -84.34352
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,401 (2015)
Projected traffic17,213 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-4 over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over Dry Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 12,401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR-4 over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.