US Bridges

Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · Just E of Yohe RD · Structure no. 6837182

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGeorgetown Verona
CrossesTwin Creek
LocationJust E of Yohe RD
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89627, -84.59543
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2015)
Projected traffic680 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Georgetown Verona over Twin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Verona over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.