US Bridges

Kimmel RD over Prices Creek

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · .55 E of SR 726 · Structure no. 6840264

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimmel RD over Prices Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimmel RD over Prices Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKimmel RD
CrossesPrices Creek
Location.55 E of SR 726
RouteCounty Highway T0126
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88726, -84.6669
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimmel RD over Prices Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Kimmel RD over Prices 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Kimmel RD over Prices Creek carry?

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

How long is Kimmel RD over Prices Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kimmel RD over Prices Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.