US Bridges

SR177 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1.3 MI N of SR725 · Structure no. 6803059

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR177 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR177 over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR177
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.3 MI N of SR725
RouteState Highway 177
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64219, -84.77197
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2015)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR177 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR177 over Four Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR177 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR177 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR177 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.