Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Ohio · .9 Miles West of SR4 · Structure no. 5766788
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 284
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 284 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2037. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek carry?
About 284 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hemple Road M0046 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.