US Bridges

Little Richmond RD over Thimble Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of Olive Road · Structure no. 5760410

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,496
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Richmond RD over Thimble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Richmond RD over Thimble 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,496 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,852 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Richmond RD
CrossesThimble Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Olive Road
RouteCity Street LITRC
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77589, -84.28864
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,496 (2017)
Projected traffic4,852 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Little Richmond RD over Thimble Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Richmond RD over Thimble 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Little Richmond RD over Thimble Creek carry?

About 3,496 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Little Richmond RD over Thimble Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Little Richmond RD over Thimble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.