US Bridges

Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · Truss Br E. of US 127 · Structure no. 6831729

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrower Rd.
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationTruss Br E. of US 127
RouteCounty Highway T0333
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69964, -84.62414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Brower Rd. over Seven Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Brower Rd. over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.