US Bridges

Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · .05 W of Ch 11 · Structure no. 6839258

Built
1895
130 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton New Hope RD
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location.05 W of Ch 11
RouteCounty Highway T0142
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77032, -84.65522
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton New Hope RD over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.