US Bridges

Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.52 MI S of ST Rt 121 · Structure no. 6833137

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGuy Murray RD
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location0.52 MI S of ST Rt 121
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84403, -84.80494
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guy Murray RD over Whitewater 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Guy Murray RD over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.