US Bridges

Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .25 Mi. West of CH227 · Structure no. 6835821

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSwann Beatty RD
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location.25 Mi. West of CH227
RouteCounty Highway T0208
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60261, -84.65776
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swann Beatty RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Swann Beatty RD over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.