US Bridges

Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .01 N of Winston Lane · Structure no. 6831907

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWolf RD
CrossesBantas Fork Creek
Location.01 N of Winston Lane
RouteCounty Highway T0337
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73403, -84.5534
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2015)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf RD over Bantas Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD over Bantas Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.