US Bridges

Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 400 Ft South of SR35 · Structure no. 5769272

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
623
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch ST M0137
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location400 Ft South of SR35
RouteCity Street 2906
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74425, -84.38529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2012)
Projected traffic777 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST M0137 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Church ST M0137 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.