SR122 over Elk Creek
PoorPreble County, Ohio · .2 MI W of But CO Line · Structure no. 6802249
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,890
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR122 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR122 over Elk Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,011 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR122 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR122 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR122 over Elk Creek carry?
About 2,890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR122 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR122 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.