US Bridges

Park Road over Unnamed Stream

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Hueston Woods State Park · Structure no. 6826121

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Park Road over Unnamed Stream in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationHueston Woods State Park
RouteState Lands Road 25
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58949, -84.75058
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic69 by 2030
Trucks—
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Unnamed Stream 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 Park Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Park Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Park Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.