US Bridges

Needmore Road over Bartley Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.9 MI W of I 75 · Structure no. 5761387

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,875
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needmore Road over Bartley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Needmore Road over Bartley Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 12,875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,871 by 2036. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedmore Road
CrossesBartley Creek
Location0.9 MI W of I 75
RouteCity Street 74
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81919, -84.20578
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,875 (2016)
Projected traffic17,871 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Needmore Road over Bartley Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needmore Road over Bartley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Needmore Road over Bartley Creek carry?

About 12,875 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Needmore Road over Bartley Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Needmore Road over Bartley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.