US Bridges

Farrell Road over Poplar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of S Dixie DR · Structure no. 5765064

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
452
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrell Road over Poplar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Farrell Road over Poplar Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarrell Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.2 MI E of S Dixie DR
RouteCity Street M0018
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8743, -84.195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2021)
Projected traffic627 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Farrell Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrell Road over Poplar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Farrell Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farrell Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Farrell Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.