US Bridges

Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.4 MI W Diamond Mill RD · Structure no. 5738601

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek in Montgomery 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHemple Road C0046
CrossesLittle Twin Creek
Location2.4 MI W Diamond Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway C0046
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68501, -84.41191
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2017)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek built?

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

What condition is Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hemple Road C0046 over Little Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.