US Bridges

Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.20 W of ST Rt 503 · Structure no. 6837388

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDrk Preb CO LN RD
CrossesMillers Fork
Location0.20 W of ST Rt 503
RouteCounty Highway T0462
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9175, -84.54778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Drk Preb CO LN RD over Millers Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.