US Bridges

Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.15 MI S of Shurley RD · Structure no. 6830529

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 3043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonroe Central RD
CrossesPrices Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Shurley RD
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87061, -84.6521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 3043
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Central RD over Prices 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Central RD over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.