US Bridges

Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of SR 725 · Structure no. 6832598

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 4 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.

It carries about 629 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 873 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesQuaker Trace RD
CrossesAukerman Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of SR 725
RouteCounty Highway C0065
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65213, -84.57442
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2015)
Projected traffic873 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Trace RD over Aukerman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.