Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · 1st E of Conc Fairhaven · Structure no. 6836488
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixon RD over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Dixon RD over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.