US Bridges

Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .40 Mi. N. of SR 726 · Structure no. 6839762

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMonroe Central Rd.
CrossesBantas Fork Creek
Location.40 Mi. N. of SR 726
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80862, -84.65159
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2015)
Projected traffic341 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Central Rd. over Bantas Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.