US Bridges

Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · .45 N of Weist RD · Structure no. 6834809

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWolverton RD
CrossesPaddock Creek
Location.45 N of Weist RD
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76452, -84.77959
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolverton RD over Paddock 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wolverton RD over Paddock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.