County Route 31 over Little Creek
FairPreble County, Ohio · 2nd E of Mor Mikesell · Structure no. 6833322
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 31 over Little Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 31 over Little 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 31 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is County Route 31 over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 31 over Little Creek carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 31 over Little Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 31 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.