US Bridges

State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 0.25 MI N College Corner · Structure no. 6841627

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2037. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesState Line Rd.
CrossesLittle Four Mile Creek
Location0.25 MI N College Corner
RouteCounty Highway 299
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57659, -84.81505
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2015)
Projected traffic308 by 2037
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 State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Rd. over Little Four 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Rd. over Little Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.