US Bridges

Lexington Salem over Twin Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · At Engle RD · Structure no. 6830498

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,103
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Salem over Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lexington Salem over Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLexington Salem
CrossesTwin Creek
LocationAt Engle RD
RouteCounty Highway C0056
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76069, -84.5294
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Salem over Twin Creek 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 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Salem over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.