US Bridges

Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · .30 S of Ch 45 · Structure no. 6841333

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord Fairhaven
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location.30 S of Ch 45
RouteCounty Highway T0216
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65093, -84.76879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$80,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Fairhaven over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.