4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek
PoorPreble County, Ohio · 1st W of Ch 41 · Structure no. 6836232
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 385
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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.
It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is 4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile 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 4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek carry?
About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 4 Mi. St. Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.