US Bridges

Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .4 MI N Little Richmnd RD · Structure no. 5765854

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,670
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,258 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek Pike
CrossesThimble Creek
Location.4 MI N Little Richmnd RD
RouteCity Street M0230
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78094, -84.26937
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,670 (2017)
Projected traffic9,258 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek Pike 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek carry?

About 6,670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek Pike over Thimble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.