Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPreble County, Ohio · .25 N of Ch 58 · Structure no. 6838235
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1969 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 1989. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fudge RD over Aukerman 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1969 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fudge RD over Aukerman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.