US Bridges

Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .95 E of SR 503 · Structure no. 6830110

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 years old, older 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGeorgetown Verona
CrossesMillers Fork Creek
Location.95 E of SR 503
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9027, -84.52322
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2015)
Projected traffic659 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Verona over Millers Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.