US Bridges

Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .4 MI E SR 48 at Nutt RD · Structure no. 5752604

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,314
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,351 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAtchison RD T0143
CrossesSugar Creek
Location.4 MI E SR 48 at Nutt RD
RouteCounty Highway T0143
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59958, -84.15205
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,314 (2018)
Projected traffic4,351 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,314 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Atchison RD T0143 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.