Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Ohio · .25 MI W of S Snyder RD · Structure no. 5740762
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Forney Road T0042 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.