US Bridges

Brubaker RD over Sams Creek

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · .60 Mi.W. of SR 122 · Structure no. 6832377

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brubaker RD over Sams Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Brubaker RD over Sams Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 138 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrubaker RD
CrossesSams Creek
Location.60 Mi.W. of SR 122
RouteCounty Highway T0328
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65157, -84.54405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brubaker RD over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Brubaker RD over Sams 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Brubaker RD over Sams Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brubaker RD over Sams Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Brubaker RD over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.