Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · Just E of Ch 36 · Structure no. 6837344
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Swamp Creek RD over Swamp 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Swamp Creek RD over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.