US Bridges

Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .35 N of SR 177 · Structure no. 6841377

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEaton Oxford RD
CrossesFaris Branch
Location.35 N of SR 177
RouteCounty Highway 0T211
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59057, -84.72189
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2018)
Projected traffic493 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Oxford RD over Faris Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.