US Bridges

S Brown School RD over Poplar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 200 S of I-70 Overpass · Structure no. 5765129

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,161
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Brown School RD over Poplar Creek is a steel culvert carrying S Brown School RD over Poplar 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 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 6,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,551 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Brown School RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location200 S of I-70 Overpass
RouteCity Street 3135
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86477, -84.17969
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,161 (2021)
Projected traffic8,551 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S Brown School RD over Poplar Creek built?

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

What condition is S Brown School RD 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 S Brown School RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 6,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Brown School RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns S Brown School RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.