US Bridges

SR177 over Little Four Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .4 MI S of In/Oh Line · Structure no. 6803113

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR177 over Little Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR177 over Little Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR177
CrossesLittle Four Mile Creek
Location.4 MI S of In/Oh Line
RouteState Highway 177
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67592, -84.80938
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 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 Little Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR177 over Little Four Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR177 over Little Four Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is SR177 over Little Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR177 over Little Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.