US Bridges

Twin RD over Halderman Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · At Fisher Twin RD · Structure no. 6838294

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin RD over Halderman Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twin RD over Halderman Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin RD
CrossesHalderman Creek
LocationAt Fisher Twin RD
RouteCounty Highway T0335
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7206, -84.56364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2015)
Projected traffic85 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin RD over Halderman Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Twin RD over Halderman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Twin RD over Halderman Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twin RD over Halderman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Twin RD over Halderman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.