US Bridges

Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1st Br. N. of Dixon RD · Structure no. 6836380

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConc.Fairhaven RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1st Br. N. of Dixon RD
RouteCounty Highway T0218
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73656, -84.7742
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2015)
Projected traffic72 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Conc.Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.