US Bridges

Lexington Salem over Twin Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · At Stotler RD · Structure no. 6830439

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Salem over Twin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lexington Salem over Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Salem
CrossesTwin Creek
LocationAt Stotler RD
RouteCounty Highway C0056
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76027, -84.53265
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2015)
Projected traffic1,531 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 Lexington Salem over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Salem over Twin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lexington Salem over Twin Creek carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Salem over Twin Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Salem over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.