US Bridges

SR503 over Price Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 2.2 MI N of W Alexandria · Structure no. 6803814

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR503 over Price Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR503 over Price Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,274 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR503
CrossesPrice Creek
Location2.2 MI N of W Alexandria
RouteState Highway 503
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78013, -84.53449
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2015)
Projected traffic5,274 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR503 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR503 over Price 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR503 over Price Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR503 over Price Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR503 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.