US Bridges

Enterprise RD over Twin Creek

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · .40 E of Fudge RD · Structure no. 6830196

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise RD over Twin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enterprise RD over Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2035. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEnterprise RD
CrossesTwin Creek
Location.40 E of Fudge RD
RouteCounty Highway C0058
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6567, -84.51216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2015)
Projected traffic496 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Enterprise RD over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise RD over Twin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Enterprise RD over Twin Creek carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise RD over Twin Creek?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise RD over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.