N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek
PoorPreble County, Ohio · 3rd E of Mor Mikesell · Structure no. 6833357
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 304
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is N.Paris Eldorado over Little 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek carry?
About 304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.