US Bridges

Conc. Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · 1st Br. N. of Ch 18 · Structure no. 6836399

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
102 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 wood or timber truss - thru carrying Conc. Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 131 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConc. Fairhaven RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1st Br. N. of Ch 18
RouteCounty Highway T0218
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7022, -84.76959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conc. Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Conc. Fairhaven RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.