US Bridges

Georgetown Verona over Swamp Creek

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · .01 W of Verona · Structure no. 6830129

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Verona over Swamp Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Georgetown Verona over Swamp Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 110 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgetown Verona
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location.01 W of Verona
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90333, -84.49333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Georgetown Verona over Swamp 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 Swamp Creek carry?

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

How long is Georgetown Verona over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Verona over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.