US Bridges

County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1st S of Ch 24 · Structure no. 6835511

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 227
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location1st S of Ch 24
RouteCounty Highway C0227
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60847, -84.65325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2015)
Projected traffic926 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Route 227 over Seven Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 227 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.