US Bridges

Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · .55 N of Ch 97 · Structure no. 6838162

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Creek RD
CrossesLeslies Run
Location.55 N of Ch 97
RouteCounty Highway T0342
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71613, -84.51915
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Creek RD over Leslies Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.