Falls RD over Prices Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · .75 W of SR 503 · Structure no. 6833780
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls RD over Prices Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Falls RD over Prices Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls RD over Prices Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falls RD over Prices 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Falls RD over Prices Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Falls RD over Prices Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Falls RD over Prices Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.