US Bridges

N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1st NE of New Paris · Structure no. 6833500

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 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 slab carrying N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN.Paris Eldorado
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1st NE of New Paris
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87363, -84.77838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2015)
Projected traffic422 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Paris Eldorado over Little 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 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N.Paris Eldorado over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.