US Bridges

Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .4 MI West of Snyder RD · Structure no. 5740363

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMile Road T0140
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location.4 MI West of Snyder RD
RouteCounty Highway T0140
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73137, -84.33577
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2017)
Projected traffic312 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mile Road T0140 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.