US Bridges

County RTE 227 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · C0227 1.05 MI N of SR 744 · Structure no. 6835848

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RTE 227 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RTE 227 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RTE 227
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationC0227 1.05 MI N of SR 744
RouteCounty Highway C0227
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5875, -84.65139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 County RTE 227 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is County RTE 227 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RTE 227 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.