US Bridges

Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 175 Ft West of Mcewen RD · Structure no. 5752531

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,268
2016 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 1982 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 43 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 9,268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,864 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlex Bell RD C0078
CrossesHoles Creek
Location175 Ft West of Mcewen RD
RouteCounty Highway C0078
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65223, -84.18722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,268 (2016)
Projected traffic12,864 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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 2023.

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

About 9,268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alex Bell RD C0078 over Holes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.