US Bridges

Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 200 Ft East Mad River RD · Structure no. 5752310

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,840
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 38 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 9,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,658 by 2037. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlex Bell RD C0078
CrossesHoles Creek
Location200 Ft East Mad River RD
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65472, -84.19343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,840 (2017)
Projected traffic13,658 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek carry?

About 9,840 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.